God answers

"God answers" By Diane Webb

Psalms 40: 1—"I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry."

The Lord has listened to you and has heard you cry. He has seen your discomfort and discontent. He has turned toward you before and helped you and he will do so again. You have waited patiently and it is time for him to answer your prayer. He knows what is best for you and will take care of things accordingly. You have submitted yourself unto the Lord and belong to him. He will use you as he will. He knows the long term results of each choice. He knows what the future holds. Therefore, where he chooses to use you will be the best place to go because he knows what is best and understands the possible consequences. You have in your mind what you want but it may not be the same as what God wants for you. Leave yourself open to possibilities. Don't be surprised when it is something you have not thought of yet. Just understand it will be best. Pray before making a decision about any opportunity because some are diversions and are not the one God has meant for you. Continue to prepare yourself. Keep yourself confident and positive about the future. Continue to focus on the work before you now and do the best you can with that. Let God take care of the future.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your blessings and thank you for looking out for me; I pray, Lord, that I can continue doing the work you have set before me and do it well. I look forward to serving you in any role or capacity you have prepared for me. Help me recognize the diversions and turn them away. Give me a strong understanding when the right opportunity presents. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.