Losing Hope While Waiting for an Answered PrayerSample

Don't Lose Hope. Don't Lose Faith. Don't Give Up.

How long have you been waiting? I know I have waited on some answered prayers for a while as well as still waiting on some answered prayers. How do we keep going? How do we wake up and get a surge of energy to keep trusting God?

Be transparent and gain hope and energy from Him.

Allow yourself to have transparent conversations with God. Don't beat yourself up when you have a moment of doubt or hopelessness. It's okay. It's normal. Many in the Bible questioned God. The key is to get the feelings out, but then, uplift yourself with His Word or worship. God cares for your heart deeply and He knows already how you feel and what you are thinking; release it.

I don't know how long you will wait. I don't know how your prayer will be answered. But, I know God is a really good God and that no matter how things turn out; it's for your good. Let go. He knows exactly what's best for you.

He will answer in His timing. He will answer when it's good. He knows you from your mother's womb and is fully aware of what you need and desire. Until then, and even after, relish in His presence. Ultimately, what we desire can be found in Him. Only He can truly fulfill the hole we are seeking to fill. Guess what? After you get this prayer answered, there will be something else you ask for down the line.

Enjoy the blessings of today. Enjoy the answered prayers. Enjoy the blessings you never even asked for.

Reflection Day IV:

Each day, write down or speak 3 things you are grateful for in your life. I've noticed that my mood changes quite quickly and I am reminded of God's goodness and faithfulness. If you truly look back, and also focus on the present, you will be reminded of all the prayers He has already answered for you.