Heartbeat of Prayer

"Even when prayer is not speedy, the blessings grow all the richer on account of the delay" C. H. Spurgeon...

Timeliness...the timeliness of God's working is perfect whether we understand it or not. For several months I have been learning the lesson that God works on his timeframe and no one else's. He does not answer to us, we answer to him. We may plead, beg, request, but without the heartbeat of trust in his will, we waste our time (and his). God revealed a very special answer to prayer to us today. It didn't come in the timeframe I expected nor wanted. However, it came in his perfect timing. God revealed he has been protecting us with his arms of love all year, all the while we were thinking he was not answering prayer. How much sweeter it is for us when we see the working of God in our lives to perfect his own purposes for us, rather than pleading our case for our will.

Spurgeon also states, "The gift came from heaven; let it go to heaven. Prayer brought it, gratitude sang over it-let devotion consecrate it." I think it's fitting to see prayer this way...that God answered according to his will and it has been perfected in us. I think we owe it to God to give credit where credit is due. His answers are heaven sent, prayer perfected, and, as a result, God is glorified.

I hope our lessons learned are an encouragement to you today if you are struggling with prayer and God's answers to them. He is always listening and always knows what is best for us. Praise Him!

-- Peter