Are We Preventing God’s Blessings in Our Lives? I would dare say that we are.
Yesterday I was just sitting reading and my dog came up and wanted some attention. So being in a spiritual mindset (I was reading about evangelism) I prayed to the Lord to have my dog go away for a bit. But then I did something really stupid and contrary to my prayer… I reached down and started to pet the dog. Now why would I reach down to pet him and give him love if I want him to go away?!?!? I have no idea.
Now this made me start thinking, how many times have we prayed that something would happen in our lives when we are doing something completely contrary? How often do we limit the power of prayer in our lives? Do we say “Lord, please remove this temptation from me!” as we’re reaching our hand into the cookie jar? Do we say “Lord, please heal me of this disease” as we’re deliberately disobeying the doctor’s orders?
Seriously, how often do we do this?!?!? I am going to start examining my own requests and actions to see where I am praying but acting contrary to what I have asked for. I encourage you to do the same and then take action to behave in a manner in accordance to your prayers and requests.
