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| This was the day God answered one of my prayers. In Santa Maria, Mexico |
I got to know of Francis Chan back in 2010 when a friend of mine introduced Chan's book, "Crazy Love." Since then, I've been listening to his sermons here and there, but lately I haven't done so. For some reason, I was driven to look up his sermons on Youtube, and came across this video that I'm watching at the moment.
As I listen to Francis share how his prayers have been answered, I think about my answered prayers. I can think of a few prayers that have been recently answered. Actually, there might be more than a few, if I'm remembering correctly. About three weeks ago, I posted an entry while I was in Mexico and I remember writing how God answered my prayer. Francis reminds us of God's sovereignty first and then talks about how we can communicate with this almighty God. Like Francis, I too think it's crazy that God answers my "stupid little prayers." How does He even bother listening to the smallest worries and concerns I have? It's just amazing to know that our God has time for both big and small problems that I have. God always hears me when I call, but you got to make sure that you come before Him with your sins first and ask Him for His forgiveness.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place." (2 Chronicles 7:14-15).
I give thanks to God for the answered prayers. Whether it's something I've been praying for a while, or it's something that I prayed once, I'm thankful for all the answered prayers. Isn't it awesome to know that God who created you and me and the universe is listening "attentively" to our prayers?
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