Posted on 12/03/2002 11:10:18 PM PST by daisyscarlett
If you don't mind my sharing: Last night, I had a long, long talk with my youngest daughter....not about that question, but another comment she made. She has lots on her mind...and I told her, after this long talk, after lots of her tears shed, "let's pray about all of this." And she said, "why, I pray every night for something and He never answers my prayers." Oh, my heart broke.
I had to explain to her that God always answers our prayers...sometimes, though, the answer is 'no,' other times it's, 'you have to wait,' and still others, it's 'yes.'
I told her when He says no, it's because He wants what's best for us.....like when a baby wants to touch the stove, we tell it "no." She said, "I remember when you said that to me." So, I said, when God tells us 'no,' it's for our best and we need to pray and ask for God to take away us wanting that something He doesn't want us to have or do.
Then I said, other times, when God tells us "we have to wait," it's because it's not yet time.....we have to or something else has to be ready that isn't ready yet.
Then I told her, sometimes it seems unfair that other people seem to get all the things we would like to have or want. Then I told her, maybe some of those people aren't going to heaven, and God knowing (but not wanting), this is maybe the most they'll ever have, while they're here on this earth. But God promises those who believe in Him a place in one of God's mansions, where the streets are lined with gold, and all the happiness forever.
She seemed more at peace after we did pray. I am very thankful that Jesus wanted us to be a part of His family.
Great answer...reminds me of that Garth Brooks' song, "Unanswered Prayers"...
"Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers.
Remember when you're talking to the man upstairs...
That just because He doesn't answer doesn't mean He don't care
'Cause some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers."
FReegards...MUD
MUD bump!
I'm "suffering" too. Took a walk and got drenched -- in sunshine. Oh, the humanities. :)
FReegards...MUD
Reminds me of the time I heard someone say, "GOD has promised to supply all of our needs - not our wants."
Sorry I missed you in the spotlight on Monday. Congratulations to another one of FR's Finest...
Atta Girl, nicmarlo!
"This Blessed Ground!!"
(To be sung to Bruce Springsteen's "My Hometown")
I was six years old, American flag in my hand...
Dockside, watched that ship return my Pa from Viet Nam.
Ma cried, then laughed, 'cuz he'd made it through it...
We cheered as Dad's feet touched ground...
He tousled my hair, said, "Son, take a good look around...
This here's Blessed Ground, and it's your home now,
Do your Country proud, this is your hometown!"
Back in Ninety-Five, Prez'dent's tellin' lies and breakin' rules!
Political fights between The Wrong and The Right...
Networks treat us like we're fools.
As Justice obstructs, Clinton passes the buck,
While sellin' secrets to Commie scum...
Algore grasps their illegal cash, sordid times had come...
To our Country...Won't you see? Liberty, it ain't free!!
Now White House's stonewallin' Congress, showin' no remorse...
Seems like there ain't nobody values Character no more.
Still, we're closin' in to prove Slick's guilt, while Elitists fret...
FReepers say, "These Bums're already TOAST, they just don't know it YET!!"
It's our turn now, let's show 'em how...
To devolve Power, to your hometown.
So, Right, don't delay, seize the day, condemn Bill's Tyranny!
Forcin' out these crooks, it's OUR Destiny!
I'm Thirty-Five, got two kids of my own now...
Last night, set 'em up o'erlookin' the Sea..
I said, "Kids, take a good look around...this here's Blessed Ground!"
Mudboy Slim
Please pardon the vanity; however, with two young children, my wife and I don't get to the movies much anymore and I'm just getting around to watching "Saving Private Ryan." I must say, while I can't stand Spielberg's politics, he does tell one Hell of a story. As coincidence would have it, we rented this movie on Memorial Day weekend, and I was floored by the sacrifice our forefathers made in the fight against Tyranny and Injustice. My hat is off to all those Freepers out there who have fought in defense of our Country and our Liberty, as well as those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. To quote Abraham Lincoln, "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice on the Altar of Freedom."
And to those of you who are losing heart in our ongoing battle against Tyranny and Injustice in our own Country, please remember the sacrifices our predecessors made...and realize that Bill Clinton is no match for the progeny of our honored forebears.
Posted by: Mudboy Slim (fight4justice) 1 05/28/1999 22:36:48 PDT
Seems like yesterday, my FRiends...MUD
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