When God Says No…

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding” – Proverbs 3:5

Sometimes, we pray fervantly to God, but God says No. It can be so very hard.

Some of those in Ukraine are a good example for us to follow. For despite their losses, despite their pain, despite that some have lost their homes, despite that many families have lost their children or suffered having those they love die, they are still turning to Jesus. The Golden Domed Monastry of St. Michael the Archangel still holds it services. People still not only come and pray there, but also leave messages of faith.

We are very fortunate in that we are not suffering as many in Ukraine are. And yet, despite their suffering, there are those in Ukraine who are still turning to Christ. We need to follow their example and Trust God.

And yet, sometimes when God says No, we turn away from God. We are angry, hurt and/or afraid. But we can turn back and we can know that God has a good plan for our lives. And we know that, because God said so and He loves us!

“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

Sometimes, despite how it may look, we need to Trust that God loves us and will keep all of His Promises. But in order to see God’s Promises come true-we need to stay. And if we have left God behind, we need to come back home to God.

Follow Jesus & Keep Praying; Prayer Changes Things!