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I was listening to someone tonight on letting go and letting God...and I wanted to share this.
It's another of those spiritual laws, that letting go lets God. We can actually inhibit the answer to a prayer by wanting something too much. That can tend toward lust, and God doesn't respect that. Or, it can signal a lack of faith. When we pray and then watch everything that transpires with a microscope -- waiting and biting our nails, doubting it will come -- the prayer often goes unanswered (or at least is delayed). It's like watching for the water to boil. It takes forever.
Instead we're called to pray from the heart and then believe that the prayer will work if it's in God's greater plan for us. Be patient. When something isn't happening, let go of it. If it is not in God's Will, the yearning for it -- the obsession -- will soon fade, granting us peace. If it is in God's Will, He now has the room to operate.
When I am in a hurry to get something, I sometimes refer to this and it helps me get back on track...I am at peace within my self when I read this and take it in...
This forum and chat room has helped me greatly deal with my A...thank you.
Hi, very welcome! I am a person that wants things now too..but I have to take a step back and read this which helps alot and makes sense...I am so glad that I can help someone here on this forum....so many have helped me too.....thank you.
