Day 3: God Is Willing

Too Busy Not To Pray Chapter 2: God is Willing

Then the Master said, “Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won’t he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet…” (Luke 18:6, Message Bible)

Yesterday, I received a call from a person whom I had prayed for regarding a new apartment. They were thrilled that God answered the prayer beyond what they could have even imagined. Brand new apartment. Furniture. Heat. Air Conditioning. Cable TV. Walking distance to their church. And, all well under $1,000 per month. It was amazing!

As I ponder my conversation on yesterday and this chapter today, I wonder if my amazement has become God’s disappointment. I wonder if God is disappointed that I am so shocked that he would bless in such an incredible manner. I wonder if God would have been more pleased, if I’d have simply responded, “Well of course God did more than He was requested to do! He’s our father and not a reluctant judge.”

The next time you make a request in prayer, remember that you are praying to a God who is willing to answer. He’s your father.