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Answer to a Mother’s Prayer

May 13, 2017

The Bible contains many stories about the mothers of important characters. One of my favorites is Hannah. Her story sets an example of faith for us all – men and women alike. In Hannah, we see a great illustration of what it means to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).

The story is in 1 Samuel Chapter 1. For many years, Hannah desired to have a child, but she was barren. Her husband’s other wife had many children. Every year when they would visit the temple, the other wife would taunt her about being childless, and Hannah would end up in such despair that she couldn’t eat.

Finally, during one of these yearly visits, she got up from the table and went to the entrance of the temple, and cried out in anguish to the Lord, promising Him if He would enable her to conceive a male child, she would dedicate him to the temple to serve God for his entire life. While she was praying, Eli the Priest saw her. He thought she was drunk, but she explained she was pouring out her heart to the Lord. Eli didn’t ask what she was requesting, but he promised God would grant her petition.

Hannah thanked Eli, then “went on her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.” She immediately believed his word. Faith rose up in her. Her countenance changed and her appetite returned. She became happy, not when she found out she was pregnant, but when she believed the word Eli had spoken.

After she and her husband returned home, she conceived a child. She became the mother of Samuel, one of Israel’s greatest prophets. “For now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Faith means believing what God has said, and rejoicing, before we see the physical evidence.

Do you have an unanswered prayer? Think about how your actions would be different if you were truly expecting God to answer it. Incorporate some of those attitudes and behaviors now – before you see the answer.

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Cake, Kites, and Memories

April 15, 2017

When my son Doug turned nine years old, we had a birthday party. He is now an adult and father of three teenagers, and I haven’t thought about that party for years. But recently I found myself thinking about it as though it happened only a few days ago. I remembered all the preparations that went into that party: the cake I baked– a chocolate-frosted racetrack, complete with little cars; special paper plates and napkins; a dining room decorated with balloons and crêpe paper streamers. I planned games and bought prizes, and even invested in a few kites in hopes that the weatherman’s prediction of a typical windy, sunny March day would prove correct.

The day came, nine boys arrived, and the fun was on. We played the games, ate cake and ice cream, and watched Doug open his presents. Then we went outside, and the weather was perfect for flying kites. Everyone had a great time. For me, the fun started with the preparations. As I checked each item off the list, it was fun imagining how things would go. Then as I welcomed the guests, led the games, served the cake, and supervised the gift opening, I enjoyed seeing the boys having fun. It was very noisy, but it was happy noise.

After we moved the party outside to fly the kites, I was able sit back and watch, seeing the excitement of boys being boys, enjoying the cool, breezy spring day.

After they all left, I started picking up the mess, basking in and that glow that follows a job well done. A few minutes later Doug walked into the kitchen. ”Hey mom,” he said.” That was a real good party. Thank you.” Well, that just topped it off for me!

I wondered what brought that party to mind after all these years. Then I heard that small, still voice saying, “Remember how you felt as you planned that party and saw everything fall into place just the way you planned? Remember how much fun it was watching the boys doing everything you set up for them? Well, that’s how I feel when I set things up for my children and they enjoy what I planned for them.”

God is always at work behind the scenes setting things up for us. He loves doing good things for His children. I’m sure He especially loves it when we take the time to give Him the credit for it.  1 Timothy 6:17 tells us He “gives us richly all things to enjoy.” And Psalm 35:7 says God “delights in the prosperity of His servant.” It brings Him pleasure when we delight in what He’s done for us.

Whether He orchestrates something “big” like finding us a new home or a better job, or something “small” like an unexpected encounter with a person we needed to talk to, or even something “just for fun” like a parking place right in front of the store, God loves setting things up for us. He enjoys the setting up part of it, and He enjoys watching the details unfold – just like I had so much fun planning that birthday party many decades ago.

Be on the alert for evidence of God’s hand in the events of your life, big and small. Let Him know you see His fingerprints and appreciate what He’s done! That will bring Him even greater pleasure.

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