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Unanswered Prayers

[Jesus said], “I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” —Luke 7:9

An explanation we often hear for “unanswered” prayers is that we don’t have enough faith. But Jesus said in Luke 17:6 that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed, we can command a mulberry tree to be uprooted and planted in the sea and it will obey us. In other words, the effectiveness of our prayers depends not on how much faith we have but on whether we even have faith.

Luke tells of a Roman centurion with “great faith” (7:9). His faith was expressed first as an appeal to Jesus to heal his dying servant. Then it was expressed as an acknowledgment that Jesus could heal his servant anytime, anywhere. The centurion did not ask Jesus to do things his way.

Faith has been described as “trusting God’s heart and trusting God’s power.” Some prayers that seem to go unanswered are simply instances in which God has lovingly overruled our wishes. He knows that what we have asked for is not best. Or it may be that our timing is not His timing, or He has some far greater purpose in mind. Let us remember, even Jesus prayed to His heavenly Father, “Nevertheless not My will, but Yours” (Luke 22:42).

Do we have the centurion’s great faith—a faith that trusts God to do His work, in His way?  — C. P. Hia

Unanswered prayers are answered still
As part of God’s great master plan;
They help to carry out His will
To demonstrate God’s love for man. —D. De Haan

God’s answers are wiser than our prayers.

 

Source: Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals

A Fond Farewell…

Greetings to readers and fans of The Christian Observer!

As I write this letter to you, I do so with many mixed emotions. Yes, bittersweet is how I would describe my feelings at the moment.

On the one hand, they’re sweet because I am so excited about the plans that God has for my life. But on the other hand, they’re quite bitter because this will be my last time addressing you as the Editor of The Christian Observer.

The Lord has called me into service elsewhere: as a full-time student at the Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pa., where I will be studying for a Master of Divinity degree. This is a journey I actually first heard the Lord calling me to almost four years ago. At that time, I wasn’t ready, so I rejected what I heard. But a year ago, He spoke again. This time, I heard, accepted, and moved. As I did, the Lord directed me to Palmer and opened up doors for me to receive scholarship monies to pay for my graduate theological studies, further confirming this commission.

In addition to participating in the full-time M.Div. program, I’ll also be working with The Sider Center on Ministry and Public Policy at Palmer (the organization that awarded me my scholarship) and PRISM Magazine, the premier publication of Evangelicals for Social Action, a ministry of the Sider Center. (I’m getting giddy with anticipation just typing these words. Praise the Lord!)

Though I am extremely elated about this God-ordained opportunity to learn, grow, be used, and become more effective in the ministry that the Lord has given me, I am grieved about separating from the paper. For nearly three years, I have served this paper in a number of capacities: as Editor, reporter/staff writer, inspirational columnist, delivery girl, PR and marketing consultant, ad sales rep, and Intercessor. It has been a huge part of my life, one that I will sorely miss.

May the Lord continue to bless all that this paper does to honor Him and spread the Gospel of Truth. And may His Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Firmly in His Grip,

Genikwa R. Williams
Website: www.GenikwaWilliams.com
Phone: 609-216-0268
E-mail: BeAll4Him@yahoo.com

Word of the Week ~ Aug. 10-16, 2009

 Word of the Week…

“Nay, in all these things we are more than
conquerors through him that loved us.”
—Rom. 8:37, KJV

“HALLELUUUUUUUUJAH!!!”

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Word of the Week ~ Aug. 3-9, 2009

“I can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me.”
—Phil. 4:13, KJV

“…even boot camp.
To God be the glory!!!”—G.
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