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God.... Answers..... Prayers

I recently read this quote on twitter 

And I thought that is so true, at least in my life. I was asking many people to pray for my sister to find the partner God had chosen for her, without actually praying about it myself.  I did this because there were just so many unanswered prayers piling up and everything was on the verge of tipping over. I was anxious,angry and bitter. My feelings overwhelmed me and I could do nothing but pray. I started praying earnestly not only for my needs but the needs of others as well and let me tell you God started moving in my life. 
That is a cliche phrase but it is true. That day I learn't God is always listening. His move in my life wasn't like a fast car whooshing past, it was more like watching a slow motion video. Everything that I had hoped and prayed for many years took place each in to its own time and that was perfect.
1.God doesn't hurry We keep hoping for things to happen according to our time but God does not work that way. He is a caring father who knows what is best for you, and although we may not see it at first, He will reveal His plan in our life. Like adamant children we often try to twist God's arm to fulfill our whims and fancies, and He sometimes fulfills it, but only later do we realize that it was not the best but only second best. When God revealed the one He had chosen for my sister, He fulfilled even the most insignificant wish buried in her heart.
2. Focus on God, not your problems Psalms 37:4 says "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart" Walk according to His ways and in His time your prayers will be answered. Tell your problems how great a God we have and not the other way around. When I applied this principle in my life the troubles just melted away, without a trace. I had been anxious for no reason.
3. Praying in agreement: Asking others to pray for you can be a real support, but go to God in prayer about it first because like earthly fathers he does not want to hear about your problems from your friend, he wants to hear it from your lips. After praying by yourself pray in agreement with fellow believers for that one cause. When you feel you can't pray because of whatever reason that is holding you back, ask, just ask someone to pray for you.
4. Want for His will to be done: Express your wishes in accordance to the Bible- His word and ask earnestly for His will to be done in your life. 
5. Put others need above your own: Even Jesus prayed for His disciples and sacrificed His life for us so that we could be saved by His blood. Remove the 'I' factor in your life, because every breath is a gift of God, nothing is actually yours.   
 And finally when He answers your prayer even if its not the way you hoped it would be His peace and love will flow. 
Prayer is just a conversation. Speak to Him freely as though He is your dear friend. Disclose the darkest secrets of your life to Him, because He, only He, sees the real you. He feels your pain and only He can help you. 

P.S All the above statements are not superficial statements. They are life lessons that I've learnt with my walk with God. Everyday is a new learning for me as well. If you are that someone who can't pray or are in need of prayer just send your request to praying4youspecially@gmail.com and I shall pray for you.

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