March 18, 2016

Surprise

The other day as I prayed, I told God that I was sorry for being surprised because He answered a prayer.

I was thinking that morning about my son, and how proud he makes me. I was thinking about how far he has come in the past year. He started going to church on a regular basis a few months ago, and little by little, I have seen amazing changes in him. I was thinking about how surprised I was when he texted me the day before, and told me that he is being baptized next week! Oh the joy my heart felt when I read that text! But then I started feeling guilty for being surprised. I should not have been surprised because I have been praying for each one of our children to come to know the Lord for several years now, and I know that God is capable of doing all things. He works in people's lives and in their hearts every day! He has answered so many of my prayers, so why should I be surprised?




He never ceases to amaze me, but, I should NEVER be surprised by God's goodness and answered prayers! Answered prayers from God should not come as a surprise. God's blessings and His answered prayers should be embraced, and looked at as just what they are, God's blessings and answered prayers. I have experienced so many awesome things that I know are directly from God, and I don't always take the time to acknowledge them right away, or even realize that He has just answered a prayer! No matter how big or small it might be, there should never be a reaction of surprise.

So from now on, when those God things happen, I will just smile, look up, and say, "I know that was You, God, You never cease to amaze me, and this is no surprise! Thank You Father, for Your answered prayers!"



Linking up with Kate Motaung at Five Minute Friday, where you write for 5 minutes on the prompt of the week. This weeks prompt is SURPRISE


6 comments:

  1. It's true, God's goodness and answers to prayer shouldn't come as a surprise, but I sometimes find myself surprised by them too. That's great to hear about how God has worked in your son's life. Visiting from FMF.

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    1. Thank You for stopping by Carly. I look forward to connecting. :)

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  2. Glad your prayers were answered! One of my favorite songs is Garth Brooks' "Sometimes I thank God for UNanswered prayers!" But, it is nice when He answers them too! :)

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    1. That is a great song Sue. I am happy you stopped by. Looking forward to connecting. :)

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