“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if
we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he
hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” (1 John 5:14-15)
We won’t have every single solitary request answered in the
affirmative, only those things that are according to the will of God. The question is how do we know the will of
God? The closer we come to the Lord the
more apparent His will for us will be. It’s
an individual thing. His will for me is
different than His will for someone else. When all is said and done it’s His
will and not our own that we should be seeking.
Why? Because since God created us
He knows us better than we could ever know ourselves. He knows what we are capable of and desires
the very best for us. Our will pales in
comparison to that which God has for us.
His leading and guidance, combined with His wisdom and discernment will
keep us steady and strong on the path He has chosen for us. Even when it seems
as though our prayers bounce off the clouds and return to us unanswered, God hears
and is working on our behalf. He hears
all, sees all and knows all, so there is nothing to fear or be apprehensive
about. Scripture is clear that “all
things God works for the good of those who love
him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
