He will Awnser

   

     Do your prayers align with God's plan?  When our prayers get answered it isn't always what we want to hear.  To pray that God leads you to the right decision without getting your emotions/opinions involved has always been difficult.  God recently closed a door I had been praying about and I really wanted it to be an open door.  As Christians we are told to pray without ceasing.  Prayers aren't merrily us asking for things we want or need help with.  Prayer connects us to God, just like any relationship you need good conversation.  We are supposed to pray challenging/scary prayers.  I prayed one intimidating praying over these past couple of months.  I prayed that God would lead Teen Pact (a program for teens to learn about government and leadership) to the correct decision to choose me to staff or not.  I also asked Him to prepare me for the opening or closing of this door.  The door closed to being on the staff for Teen Pact this year.  One thing is for sure He is preparing me.  In the past months my weaknesses have been like neon signs.  Learning that I need to be broken down.  I have had a sand foundation, and my sandcastle has been destroyed by the mighty waves of God's grace.  He is now teaching me how to build my castle on His foundation and how to let Him be the king.  It is a very confusing place to be learning how to give God the reins to control your life.  Prayer is what makes Christianity a relationship instead of a religion.  Experience the power of prayer this week.  Find a verse and just spend unscheduled time praying over it and your life.   

~Lizzy