In today’s sermon, lesson, disclosure or any term you want to use, I will present my view of how prayers are answered. In today sermon, I am focused on healings after prayer, but answers to any prayer may be considered in this discourse.
I feel, it is necessary to present this information in order to help some believers understand, that praying for something, “does not mean it will always happen in a flash”. In truth, the flash answer to prayer (Miracle) is rather rare.
As I see it there are three methods used to answer ones prayer, all of which have been provided by your God. These methods, as I know them are, Miracle, Normal and Understanding. Some of these titles may seem odd to you, so I will attempt to explain.
“Miracle”, one prays and one immediately receives. This doesn’t happen often, and when it does, many are skeptical and do not believe.
“Normal”, The normal healing process is built into the human body by God. Praying for a healing indicates one has faith, and faith indicates a positive attitude which in itself makes most situations better. The positive attitude or God, (however you want to look at it) turns on the bodies healing process and the healing comes over a period of time.
“Understanding”, is the least considered method of answers to prayer. One prays for something to happen such as a healing or help with a situation. The answer to their prayer comes when their Deity gives them an understanding that they should seek help from a person who is knowledgeable in this type situation, such as a lawyer, contractor, human resources, a doctor or possibly a friend. With that understanding, this person then takes action, (taking action is helping yourself, rather than expecting God to do your work) by getting help with their situation. The help they receive is the answer to their prayer.
Questions or comments?
Don Ford
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