He. Hears. YOU.
Now, I said we could ask for anything... but that doesn't mean that God will give us anything we ask for.
A verse I really like is this: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
What I get out of that is this: We can ask God for anything. We can tell Him anything. We can ask all the questions we want. And God will listen. But that doesn't mean He'll give us whatever we ask for. And I know that can be hard. But that verse tells us that God works for the good of those who love Him! So even when God's answer isn't what we want to hear... HE knows the end result and HE knows what's best! You see, He knows what it is that we need. And He loves us enough to give it to us even when it's not what we want.
It's like when a child wants candy but the thing is, that same child has already had enough to where you know if they have more, they'll be sick. The child doesn't understand why you're saying no. They don't understand that they'll be sick if they have more, so they're unhappy. But when they get older, they understand. They realize that all along, you knew better. They get it.
It's the same with us. We're God's children. He's the Father who's telling us, if we get that thing that we asked for, it won't be good for us. The outcome isn't a part of His plan He specifically designed for you. We might not understand it right now, but in the end, I promise, you'll look back and see that this was the better plan all along. That is was better than anything you could ever have came up with on your own. God knows what He's doing. We just have to let go and trust.
It can be hard at times. But we have to remind ourselves that God knows our path in life and it's amazing. It's unique. And you're gonna love it. But it all starts with trust.
I can think up the life I want; play by play. I could give you the details of how I'd like to spend my time on earth. I can tell you my dream life. But I also know that if it's not what God has in mind for me, I won't find happiness. It won't actually be my dream life. Even though it looks perfect in my head, God knows the future. HE knows what's best. And even though I know it'll be hard at times, I'm willing to let it go and trust God. I'll follow Him through life and go where He leads me. Will it include my "dream life"? Maybe. I'm not sure. I can't see the future. But because I know God can and because I know He loves me so much, I can trust Him. I can trust Him to lead me and I can be content being the follower.
He's my creator. He's the King. He's the creator of the world. He's the one who died to save me. He performed miracles. He was raised from the dead. He prepared a perfect place for those who love Him, to go one day. I can't think of anyone else I'd rather entrust my life to. There's no one else I'd rather follow.
"Commit your ways to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him, do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret- it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." Psalm 37:5-9
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