Answered Prayer

What is on the top of your prayer list this week? How many things have been on the list for a month or longer? Most people can remember their list quickly and accurately but how about the list of prayers that have already been answered. How long after you get the answer you wanted before you stop thanking God that He cared enough for you to grant the request. Don't fall into the trap of becoming a little spoiled brat that never gets enough of anything. I encourage us all to set at least one time a week that we spend simply thanking God for who He is and what He has already done for us. Remember, I Thessalonians 5:16 and following says "rejoice always (even before you get all your answers to prayer)... in everything give thanks (not for everything IN everything) for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you". On this day decide to trust the Lord for everything that concerns you. Matthew 6:33 tells us to seek first the Kingdom of God and He will provide everything we need. I suggest we spend more time thanking Him and less time giving Him our instructions about what He needs to do every day. A thankful child will bring pleasure to any parent every time, let's grow into those kinds of kids!