When God Says 'No'

When God says 'no',what do we do?What should we do?What can we do?Many times we take God for granted.We treat God as a genie.W think that as long as we pray,we will receive everything and anything we ask for.But friends,thjis is not true.Sometimes God says 'no'.Surprising as it may sound,God does refuse our petitions.Pray as we might,we will not receive it.But why would the good God we serve withold things from us.The same reason why you would,as a parent,withold certain things from your child.Can you imagine what would happen if a parent honours every request of each child during a trip?The children would inch their bloated bellies from one ice-cream store to the next.Can you imgaine what would happen if God is to indulge every request of ours?It's going to get chaotic.And that's certainly not what God wants for us. 'For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.'(1Thes5:9) God's ultimate plan for us?Salvation.God's overarching desire is that you reach that destiny.His itinerary includes stops that encourage your journey.He frowns on stops that deter you.When his sovereign plan and your earthly desires collide,a decision must be made.If God has to choose between your earthly satisfaction and your heavenly salvation,which do you hope he would choose?


Open my eyes Lord
I want to see your plan for me
To see the mission
With clearer vision
Restored the mark that waits for me

Open my ears Lord
All that you tell me I will do
To know your calling and without falling
I've set my eyes on you

Give me a heart like your heart
Beat for the lost
Give me a love like your love
No matter what the cost
Give me a road to travel
A race that I can't run
Give me a heart like your heart
To stand until you come
until you come

I will be waiting for you
I will be watching for you
I will be waiting for you
I will be watching for you