Look out for what you prayed for - Friday Praise & Pray (for others) September 9, 2022

Remember The Mephibosheth Blessing we recently discussed? Well, I'd used it as a prayer point and in less than 24 hours, the Lord answered. Great, right? Unfortunately, it took a few days for me to realize. Now, thank God for perspective because I'd said the prayer and was content to move on to other prayer points trusting that God would answer. If I'd lacked the right attitude, however, I would have thought He ignored me. In fact, I only found out because I checked my email three days later on an unrelated subject. Three whole days that I didn't praise the Lord for the great thing He'd done.

We may not readily see what the Lord has done for us but that doesn't mean He didn't move heaven and earth to answer us. Oftentimes, we have to check to see whether the request was fulfilled. Think of Noah. He sent a raven and a series of doves to figure out whether there was dry land after the flood (Genesis 8). He didn't just say, well I'll just sit on this here ark and wait till everything around me dries up. Similarly, Elijah had his servant check the sky seven times to determine whether his prayer for rain had been answered (1 Kings 18).

Many times, we say a prayer and just forget it but, there are times we may have to look around to see how God has answered our petitions. After all, if you applied for and prayed for a job, would you not check your email or follow up with the employer? If you prayed for healing, would you not have a test done to verify whether the healing was received?

Check to see if God has answered your plea. It's possible He did but you didn't realize. Now, this is not a recommendation to 'help' God or step outside His will by taking matters into their own hands. No, just take a peek to see if your prayer worked and be open to the answer looking very different than what you assumed it would. Checking may increase the risk of being disappointed especially if you are in a waiting period. As we know, God does things at His appointed time and not necessarily on our schedule. Thus, the pain of not seeing what you're looking for can cut deep. Nevertheless, one day, you will see what the Lord has done and rejoice. You need to continue anticipating that day so you don't miss it. After all, the Bible says in Proverbs 23:18 - Surely there is a future [and a reward], And your hope and expectation will not be cut off. (AMP)

Although you might not have seen what you are seeking yet, I pray that the answer to your fervent prayer shall surely rise and settle into view. I pray you will reach out, grab it, and do with it what God wills, IJMN Amen.

God bless you and see you at Noon EST when we shall honor the Lord with worship then intercede on behalf of others. I believe we shall see our prayers come to pass and hope you will join us.