Are you tired of waiting for a miracle and growing weary in the meantime? Have you given up hope that God even hears your prayers or cares to answer them? Let’s face it; waiting is hard work. Discover four ways toward a new outlook in this article.
Are you tired of waiting for a miracle? Discover four ways toward a new outlook. #wait #newoutlook #waiting #miracle #unansweredprayer Click To TweetBefore Addiction
But first, I want you to meet my stepfather John. But don’t let his relationship title fool you; he treated me like his own and had a heart of gold. He constantly demonstrated his kindness to me. Plus, he was tons of fun, kind of like an overgrown kid.
One time in particular. As I was tossing and turning in my bed, sick as can be, I heard loud footsteps coming my way. With a loud knock at the door, he startled me to an upright position in my bed. I squeaked out a response to the pounding, “Come in.”
Full of eagerness, my stepfather bounced through the door with a smile from ear to ear. He shouted, “I have something for you.”
To my surprise, John was carrying a canary yellow television. I couldn’t believe my eyes nor conceive the fact that John was breaking a stringent rule—no TV in any child’s bedroom. How he snuck that by my mom, I will never know. She would never have agreed to such a gift, especially one so bright in color that clashed with my impeccably decorated room.
I jumped up in excitement, thrilled at the gift, but there was so much more to appreciate. John had once again demonstrated his love and kindness by going out of his way to let me know he saw me and I was worthy of his love and attention.
Addiction Destroys
Yet, this remarkable man, full of unconditional love, was plagued by an intense craving. Slowly but surely, he began changing as his drug addiction ravaged his mind and body. The kind, caring man slowly disappeared and was replaced by an angry, anxious soul who made no sense much of the time.
As a family, we took a journey we never expected nor would have chosen. A path riddled with pain, disappointment, unmet expectations, and full of unwanted challenges.
We Grew Tired Waiting for a Miracle
Our family desperately watched and fervently prayed for God to heal John. It seemed like a reasonable request. After all, before his drug addiction took over, he had it all—a lucrative profession, a family who loved him, and status in the community. John had much to offer this world if only God had healed him. Plus, our father had played a significant role in introducing us to Jesus by leading us to church. So why God didn’t immediately answer our prayers was beyond my comprehension.
My stepfather’s addiction eventually won out and ended upon his death.
Have you ever been there? You sent desperate pleas to God, and yet all you received was more and more heartache? Did it leave you wondering, does the Lord not care enough about me? Am I not good enough for a miracle?
Perhaps you have given up altogether, assuming God won’t ever answer your prayers. Remember, God works in mysterious ways. #miracles #unansweredprayer #prayer Click To TweetGod is Working
We all grow weary from time to time, but God does not. He is continually working on our behalf. We must keep waiting on the Lord.
Quite honestly, God’s plan many times doesn’t make sense to the human brain. He has a plan, but often it doesn’t always line up with our desires, hopes, and dreams. Wouldn’t you agree?
But what if we could look at our yearning for the “Big Miracle” in a different light?
4 Ways Toward a New Outlook on Miracles
First, Ask a Few Vital Questions.
- Do I want God’s plan for my life?
- Will I trust and believe the Lord’s intent is good and right?
Honestly, sometimes this is where we wrestle with God and give up. After all, we are human, and we want what we desire. It is a challenge to let go of our expectations, hopes, and dreams and embrace God’s will.
Second, Recognize Our Perspective is Limited.
Remember, we do not have God’s perspective. We can’t see the span of our lives as He can. We see such a small part. The Lord knows what tomorrow brings, and He has our best interest I mind. Our view is limited.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Third, Choose to Trust in God.
Let your prayer be—
Lord,
I don’t understand why you allow these circumstances in my life or why you haven’t granted my request. But I will set aside my will and choose to put my trust in you.
Amen
Find out in this blog post, ”How to Trust God in the Unexpected.“
Last but Not Least, Count the Small Miracles.
We must look for the little miracles happening all around us in our daily life. It is true; you may not get your big request answered this side of heaven, but God is working, and he will never leave you or forsake you. Hold tightly to His promises.
How to Count the Small Miracles
Take our a blank piece of paper and write—
I will remember when God…………
List out what God has done in your life. It might surprise you how many little miracles add up to big ones.
I Counted the Miracles
As I sat at my stepfather’s funeral, I looked around the room and started counting the little miracles that added up to mighty big ones. As each of my siblings stepped up to speak, I saw God in each of them. They are faithful, strong, loving, kind, fun, and accomplished in their professions.
But little did I know all along this path, God had been preparing me for something yet to come. I was learning how to wait for God to move, how to look around and see what was right in the midst of hardship, and, most important, where to look for strength. In my waiting, God drew me into an intimate relationship that has become my lifeline.
Like many of you, I have new unanswered prayers that make no sense. When I grow tired of waiting for a miracle, I ask myself, do I want God’s plan or Maree’s? Then I remind myself God has a much bigger perspective. Next, I begin to remember all that God has done not only in my life but in the lives of others, and I choose to put my trust in Him.
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Are you tired of waiting for your miracle? Have you given up? I would be honored to partner with you in prayer. Leave me a message in the comments, and let me know the miracle you seek from God. You can count on my prayers.
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This post was originally named and published under “When You Are Tired of Waiting for a Miracle” on July 17, 2018. This article was updated, and the name changed to “Tired of Waiting for a Miracle: 4 Ways Toward a New Outlook”
Thanks for sharing this. I am waiting for my daughter to return to us. About 18 months ago she decided that we should not be connected. She changed her phone number, moved with no forwarding address, and only contacts us once in a great while. When we told her we really would like to understand what happened to cause the rift, her only response was that she doesn’t want to revisit the past, but she has forgiven us. For what, we really have no idea. (Although we have lots of hypotheses…) It is hard to know God is working, when we really don’t see any answers to our prayers.
Meg, I am so sorry. Estrangement is always awful espcially when we can’t wrap our head around the why. Equally hard to see that God is working when we can’t see progress. Praying and trusting that your relationship will be restored and that God is working in her life.
Thank you for stopping by,
Maree
I am so tired and weary of praying, I am an ordained pastor, and I preach to people about the goodness of God and yet I am not feeling it myself .I take 5 steps forward only to take 10 back, I loose jobs I dont prosper, I battle to pay rent I battle to make my kids happy, today i even played sick and did not go to church, because I dont have the means, I am tired
Joylene,
Perhaps a rest was exactly what you needed. I am so sorry for your challenges. Before I hit the send button, I will say a prayer that you will see God’s goodness today and feel Him near.
Thank you for sharing your heart with me today. It is so hard waiting for a miracle, and I’m still waiting for many. The Lord sure works on a different schedule than I would choose, but I know He is good, and never abandons us. I’m not preaching; solely sharing. I know you already know a lot about who God is.
Blessings,
Maree
Please pray with us as we have been trusting God for a miraculous healing of my wife Funke who has been battling Colon Cancer since 2019. She has had surgeries and chemotherapies all could not help as much
John, Praying right now for your wife for a miraculous healing. Praying also for your strength to support her. I am so sorry she has been battling Colon cancer. Blessings, Maree
Please pray for me that my girlfriend Kimberly is no longer sick she has a very bad illness she’s had it for a very long time now still in the hospital it causes her very bad pain respond to my Gmail messages I sent her and Hotmail message come onto messaging.
Jeremy, Sending prayer up right now for Kimberely and you. It is hard to watch someone we care about suffer. I am so sorry she is so sick. Maree
Thanks for sharing. I am currently waiting and wrestling with God for the father of my child to be saved and for us to be a family. He has left me for another girl because he couldn’t commit to marriage. Though i know he still cares for me and might even still love me.
I am praying for God to have mercy on me, as I know I have gone about my life my way in the past, and restore our family. But most importantly that he is saved.
Thanks for the offer of prayer.
Louisa, I am praying for salvation for the father of your child. You are so right; that is what is most important. However, I will also pray if it is God’s will, your family will reunite. Thank you for trusting me with your request.
Blessings,
Maree
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am in the middle of my darkest valley right now and the truth of God’s word has truly become my lifeline. My husband filed for a divorce right before our 1 year anniversary. I am beyond broken hearted and praying for God to restore in a way only He can.
Lauren, My heart breaks for you. I am praying and so thankful you are turning to God’s word as your lifeline. Blessings, Maree
Hi Maree
I am a bit confused…was it your father or your stepfather who struggled with addiction?
In your post, you mentioned also father…
Thanks!
Kayla, I am so sorry to confuse you. It was my stepfather, but I often referred to him as Dad. He treated me like a daughter. Maree
I’m right there with you, Maree! Like you, I’ve had to surrender my what I think my answer should look like to God. I’ve come to see that God and who I pray for – they are writing a story together – and have to let them write it God’s way – not mine. Yeah – so many times my life would be easier if God answered them my way – but that’s selfish praying – and I’ve had to realize that. I am so sorry such a good man struggled – but I’ve learned that though they couldn’t overcome the struggle, it doesn’t mean they were separated from God. This is such a powerful post. Waiting is never easy, but it’s where the most important part of living happens – in that wait. Thank you for sharing!
Maryleigh, Thank you for your words; they spoke right to my heart. I agree it doesn’t mean he was separate from God. I also love what you said, “Waiting is never easy, but it’s where the most important part of living happens – in that wait.” Blessings, Maree
I’m so tired and spiritually dry now of asking God for healing for an ongoing problem, I hurt so much and God doesn’t hear me or answer me. I’m so depressed now. Please pray for me and for strength as well. I’m tired of living
Diane, I am so sorry I didn’t see your comment until now. Please know I am praying for you right now. Although I may not know the details of your circumstances, God does. May he hear our cries and bring you healing, strength, and may you feel His presence surrounding you. I will send you a private response. Maree
Oh, so powerful, Maree. This: “I was learning how to wait for God to move, how to look around and see what was right in the midst of hardship, and, most important, where to look for strength. In my waiting, God drew me into an intimate relationship that has become my lifeline.” Yes!
I also grew up in hard circumstances and with 3 stepfathers. My real dad abandoned me for a time and mental illness was prevalent in my family in the middle of all this.
So thankful for the lifeline of an intimate relationship with Father God. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, Karen, for sharing your journey. So glad you, too, had a lifeline with Father God. I don’t know how people do it without Him. Blessings, Maree
oh yes, the miracles are there … when we have eyes to see …
Yes, we must keep our eyes focused on God and all He has done. Maree
Beautiful post Maree. I had two miracles last year…
For forty years I had been praying for my parents to come to the Lord…as they approach the end of life on this planet I became more desperate in prayer but continued to pray, trust & share with them when the Holy Spirit so directed.
Last September God directed me to send them the prayer of salvation when we were all in lock down & couldn’t visit each other (we live a 10hr return road trip apart).
When I was able to visit in November, both had sadly been taken to hospital…
But I found that both had prayed the prayer I had sent them & given their lives to the Lord!
Oh, what tears of joy were shed in that moment! Miracles surely do happen!
And they’re both still here, fairing much better then they were which is another miracle in itself!
Bless you,
Jennifer
Jennifer, Thank you, thank you for sharing your two miracles. What glorious miracles. I am praising God alongside you. It gives me hope for those I love who aren’t walking with God. Maree
Oh, so hard and sad. I also grew up in a home characterized by violence addiction and mental illness, so I have walked that path. God is faithful even in this…
Michele, Yes, God is faithful no matter what. I am so glad we can count on Him. Sorry, you too had to deal with addiction. Maree
Addiction is so hard. zi cannot even imagine the pain watching your stepdad caused you. And yet, good came out of it. it strengthened your faith and the faith of your siblings. So God was working.
Prayers that we want that are good and loving sometimes are just not answered the way we want. Or even the way God wants, because each of us has a choice in the matter. We choose each day what we will do or not do. In his love, he cannot force us to make a decision we don’t want to make, otherwise we would not have freedom. Knowing this sometimes helps me when prayers are not answered. It is not all God’s actions, but his joining with us to do things.
Theresa, Well said, “It is not all God’s actions, but His joining with us to do things.” Thank you for adding so much wisdom to our conversation. God did bring so many good things out of deep pain where my stepfather was concerned. Of course, I still wish the story had a different ending, but glad God brought good.
Maree
These are good truths. It’s hard to comprehend why God allows some things we wish He would remove or doesn’t answer prayers that seem good and even God-glorifying. But I know He sees the bigger picture and has His reasons, though of course they won’t all make sense to small, fallen creatures. When we know Him and know His character through His Word, we trust Him for all we can’t understand.
So true, Barbara; God has the bigger picture and His reasons for our wait. I agree the best plan is to trust Him. I used to wish He would reveal the entire plan upfront, but I’m afraid I need it in bits and pieces so I don’t run away. I hope you have a great week. Maree
I am battling in this very phase at the moment. I have been waiting for God to show up in my partner’s life as it has been 6 months he is jobless. I have prayed desperate prayers. Heard sermons from various pastors. Done everything I could. To a point where I now feel drained. I don’t want to give up. Thank you for this ♥️
Anaida,
I somehow missed your comment a year ago. When updating this post, I ran across it. I hope your partner found a job and prayers were answered. I agree; it can be draining in the wait. FYI: I updated this post. Blessings, Maree
Hi Maree,
I have been unemployed for nine months and I am weary…I came across your article and it gave me hope. I have been praying constantly…but lose hope often. Please pray!
Bobbie,
I am so glad this post gave you hope. I am pausing to pray right now for your weariness and unemployment. Maree
Recently the girl that I love with all my heart decided to quit talking. I pushed her to the point of no return, as I have been battling with my own anxiety and fears. Since then I have grown closer than ever to our father and i feel renewed. I know he was trying to reach me and he did. But now I’m praying that something would work inside of her where she can see the change, and give me another chance. She has my heart and I’d do absolutely anything for her. I just desire the chance at restoration with her. I’d greatly appreciate your help in praying.
Joey – I am praying right now. Thank you for sharing. I am so glad you turned to God. Maree
Beautifully written. Sometimes we focus so hard on what we think God should do, that we miss what He is doing. God knows what we need better than we do, and He knows the beginning from the end.
Sharla, You are so right He does know. You have encouraged me to stop right this moment and look around at the miracles He is doing. I am praying you see many small miracles in your day today.
Thanks Maree,
I really appreciate your reply, and for the advice. My Mom died from cancer, a year of horrible pain and suffering. She died without her prayers being answered. If God wouldn’t answer her prayers before killing her in such a miserable manner, what hope is there for me. I am about 40 years into my journey and still only unanswered prayers and absolute silence. How does this inspire hope? Can’t find hope in God’s plan when God continues to ignore me. To me perpetual poverty isn’t grounds for hope. Everyday I wake up to disappointment as God still hasn’t answered. What are these small miracles that I should look for? Being alive isn’t a blessing unless that life has meaning, purpose, hope, happiness, contentment, peace and piece of mind. All the things that God has denied me. Thanks and God Bless You.
I am so sorry your Mom died from cancer and that she suffered so much. It is hard when our prayers aren’t answered in the manner in which we want or the timeline we desire. I do believe God answers our prayers, but many times the answers come differently, and they are hard to see or understand. We want it answered the way we want it, but sometimes God has another plan.
I have walked through some dark days. Sometimes those small miracles came in a smile from a stranger, a person calling to encourage at just the right time, peace when it made no sense. I would count them and write them down. No – I haven’t had some of my BIG requests answered, and I have prayed hard. But as I start looking around, I see God is working.
I do believe you can find purpose, hope, happiness, contentment peace, and peace of mind right here today at this moment. Is there someone you can talk this out in person with. They may be able to help guide you. How about a pastor? I do not doubt with God your life can have tremendous meaning and be a life worth living. It may still not be what you wanted or expected, but it can be good.
Hi Maree,
Thank you for your answer to my previous comment.
I write this as I can’t seem to find or get an answer to this question.
When you try to find hope in the Bible it keeps coming to the hope of Jesus for an eternal life in Heaven. What I can’t seem to find is hope for this life, the here and now.
Can you tell me where to look? Thanks and God Bless You
I, too, have wrestled with this question at times. I primarily wrestled with it when a dear friend of mine was walking through cancer. We knew short of a miracle she would pass away within two years, which she did. I poured through my Bible, reading all kinds of verses on hope. But what I experienced during that journey was HOPE right here on this earth. However, I so sorry but struggle to put it into words. I will give it a try.
The hope of knowing Jesus gave her strength every day to face her circumstances. Of course, Knowing, in the end, God makes it right through eternal life with Him helped, but it was more about the here and now and having hope for every single moment. It was about letting go of what we wanted and allowing God to use. It was about trusting God with the plan and knowing He would bring good things out of it. No, it didn’t wipe away the pain, but I can say I grew and learned to put my hope in God, not my circumstances. However, that doesn’t mean I never waiver but I know exactly where to turn which is back to God and trusting Him.
Here are a few verses I love about hope.
Psalm 39:7 And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.
Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 6:19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain,
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Praying for you, Maree
I need prayer for a consistent dry mouth that I have had since October. I am 30 years old. Doctors say am healthy and they dont understand why I have it. They say it’s nothing major causing this. But it is bothersome. I feel alone. Everyone I speak to think it’s stress related but hearing that stresses me because of the fact that I am trying to not stress but nothing’s changing. I feel like God is punishing me sometimes. It really has put me in a place of distress and depression. I have never dealt with such a trial or hardship before.
Tamara,
I am so sorry. It must be so frustrating not having an answer and having to deal with dry mouth. Only God knows why he has allowed it.
I won’t begin to say I understand but I will pray for your distress and depression.
Maree
On a side note have you ever tried that gum for dry mouth. Once a friend gave me a piece and I had no idea it was not regular gum I was drooling all over the place. I know it doesn’t solve the frustration, distress or pain but maybe it could help a bit. Maree
dear maree dee please help im having bad money problems and desperately need a miracle iy seems to get worse and my miracle never seems to come please help thank you and god bless
Gary,
Praying right now for you.
Maree
Please pray for my teenage son who is critically sick with chronic kidney disease and my husband is out of job and seriously in debt because of this debt my husband is in jail. This burden of taken care of the family is too much on me with little salary. Thank you
Irene – I am praying for you right now. Thank you for the honor to hold you and your family up in prayers. Maree
Hi Maree, I was a Muslim who converted to Chritianity two years ago, I am 19 years old, so I am still somewhat dependent on my parents, Please pray that God shows my parents the truth in dream/vision, so that they believe to, I am willing to take whatever path God wants me to take. I am prepared to move out of my parents house, if they bother me too much.
I am praying for you and your family right now. God can do a miracle. Maree
Hello, I am in need of a prayer & miracle. My wife of 19 years has fallen out of love with me and has filed divorce. I have 3 children and 4 of us are devasted. I have received several signs that God is working in my marriage but I do not see any changes and it is hard to stay hopeful. I have accepted God’s will but would really like a miracle to have my family back.
Peter, I am so sorry for your pain. Yes, I will pray for restoration. Maree
Indeed Maree
Small collected miracles can add up to huge miracle, I have been without a job since April 2019, my contract ended unexpectedly, I was not notified as it is supposed to be,I was given the letter two weeks to the date. I oversaw continuous projects in my role, so taken by surprise to terminate my contract was some how a torture,I had no savings , I didn’t prepare for the blow, my gratuity payment still held till to date,this has made my family life miserable. But out of nothing God has been providing the tidbits unexpectedly till this evening 24/10/2019 as I await, believing and trusting for my miracle job and speedy release of my gratuity for sustainability of the family welfare and education for the kids. But with God all is possible, the provisions exceeds what I have been expecting, thou receiving reproach but God is seen us through these situation.
May we ask for your prayer for my situation, we still need a job and this gratuity, please help. We are here by grace.
Patrick, I love your attitude. It would be an honor to lift you up in prayer. I will do it right now. Blessings, Maree
Jeremiah 29:11 says that God’s plan for me is without harm to me, yet this miserabally long wait for God’s divine intervention is causing harm. Damage to the spirit is harmful, God’s lack of action is harming my soul and body, losing my mind with no help forth coming is also harmful. So yes I believe God is good, just not towards me. God’s good for me only proves He doesn’t care at all, why else would he treat me so badly. So God please change your mind and make your will be as my will is. Thanks, Amen.
Kenneth, I am so sorry for your struggle and pain. I am praying right now you will feel the presence of God and see He loves you more than you can imagine. I have no doubt He cares for you. I understand how it can feel like He doesn’t because of the pain. however, our perspective is so small compared to God’s. Unfortunately, He doesn’t always block us from the world’s pain but He will never leave us. Praying you feel His comfort as you wait on Him. Blessings, Maree
Been praying for over 10years for a spouse…one that will share the walk of faith, love God above all and be committed to family life. Please pray with me. The wait has been long.
Sef, I am praying right now with you. Maree
Dear Maree, Please Pray that I might meet Soon My Soulmate, My Perfect Husband, the Man that GOD has prepared for me. The Man who brings Joy, Peace, Prosperity, Love and Honor in my life. I am Ready to Meet My Loving Life Partner, the Man Better than I Could ever imagine. Through the Power of Holy Spirit, May we both becomes Magnets for each other. Ameen Ameen Ameen
Mariya, Yes, of course, I will pray right now for you. Thank you for asking. Maree
Dear Maree, I got divorced 11 years ago. I am blessed in many ways, I have a job I enjoy, lovely daughter, close relations with my siblings and many good friends. Still living without a special someone in my life leaves me feeling empty. I had a short relationship last winter and I fell in love head over heals. The man broke off the relationship and said that he didn’t feel the spark. I can’t get over this relationship and keep wishing that one day he would change his mind. Please pray for me.
Nanna – I would be honored to pray for you. I love that you can count your blessing and recognized what you are missing. I am so sorry; your heart was broken. Praying – Maree
Thank you for your post. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for almost two years. The heartache for children is very heavy. We see so many of our circle of friends and family getting pregnant and we feel stuck. God has healed me from very painful menstrual cycles..so that is one of the miracles I am and have been claiming! So I know, without a shadow of a doubt that get can give me my children. The journey just takes its toll at times. Blessings❤️
Kayla – I bet it does take a toll. I will be praying right now for you and thanking Him for the miracle you did receive. Thank you for sharing. Maree
My name is brenda believing for miracles firsttime i found u im praying for my own pd for home n ssshores thats the area i live n my town a saved rich huzband total healing from diabetes hypertension n Jesus mighty name
Thank you and all who agree amen believing for miracles
Brenda – Praising God with you for healing. Yes, keep believing in Miracles! Glad you join us. Maree
I’ve been praying everyday for reconciliation and evil cast away from my Anna. I can not withstand the lonliness of being without her and her little daughter one more moment.
Kyle
Kyle – I am so sorry. Praying for you. Maree
Great post Maree! I remember daily that the little miracles add up to the big miracle of living a blessed life…though chronic illness would want to rob me of that joy & blessing while waiting for that day of ultimate healing 😀
My soul rests in Him,
Jennifer
Jennifer, I am so glad that chronic illness hasn’t robbed you of the ability to feel joy and see your blessings. I’m sorry you have to live with illness. Maree
This is a great article. I too have family who suffer from addiction. I have been on this path for a long long time. At one point he quit and years went by before it started again. Now here we are again, this time has been much worse but he is trying to quit again. I am weary. I am tired. I know God has a higher calling for him as he has told me, and others can see it in him when they meet him. Praying that God will bring this to fruition in his life. My health has deteriorated due to the stress of this situation, something that before I could always handle but we have a special needs child now and I just feel that I am failing everyone. The stress in all areas of life is just so much. My plate over flows. I was recently diagnosed with a heart issue. While I see the miracles that God is working in our lives even now, satan is on the attack to make me feel that things won’t get better and I’m fighting so hard to remain vigilant that God will answer and provide. I am a woman who believes in unconditional love and am taking a stand for my marriage, my health and our lives. That God will see us through this and we will come out better, stronger, healthier and on the pathway that God has prepared for us.
God always has a plan and it’s better than anything we could come up with.
Jennifer,
Thank you so much for sharing a little bit about your story. I am stopping right now and praying for you and your family. It sounds as if you have a full plate. I hope you are taking time each day for you; even it if it is only a few minutes. I can tell God built you strong and your faith will carry you through even when the going is tough. Blessings, Maree
I’m in a relationship with someone from past one year..one month ago accidentally my boyfriend’s mother came to know about us..so as he is 19 years old..his mother says not to do all this at this age..focus on your studies..she stressed out after knowing about this and her blood pressure was high! So my bf got scared after seeing his mother like that..and he says now nothing can happen..I can’t tell my mumma more on this..coz she gets stressed out..he says, ” i had no idea mumma will react like this!” He thought his mother will support him. Please pray that his mother calms down and accepts and supports us🙏 we both love each other alot! But he’s feeling helpless after seeing his mother..so he is unable to do anything! please help! Please🙏🙏 thank you🙏🙏
Minnie,
I will pray for all of you. It must be so hard to be in love and not have his mother’s approval, no matter what age we are. Praying for God’s wisdom for all of you.
Blessings, Maree
Thanks for sharing!
Carrie, Thank you for stopping by and reading. Maree
I’ve lost tremendously in the last three years. I know what God said to me and he regularly reminds me to be still and wait. This is very hard given what I’ve lost and with loving loved ones who continually attempt to get me to move [on] because they believe I’m stuck. I must admit that the grieving and pressure from loved ones periodically causes confusion and frustration as I wait. I’ve seen every “little” miracle He’s given me since the first loss and I find center when I list them in my heart. I’d appreciate prayer. Prayer moves God’s hand. Prayer changes everything. You post is now on my blessing list. Thank you.
I am so sorry for all of your losses. I am glad you can hear God reminding you to be still and wait. It is all in his timing. It sounds like you are catching the little miracles along the way which is fantastic.
Grieving is hard. I did a series on grieving, not sure if you saw it or not but you might find some of it helpful. It is under Favorites on the tab bar.
I will tell you if there is one thing I have come to understand about grieving it that is so personal. What I mean by that is each person will grieve in their own way in their time. I may not share the same losses but loss is loss, and it hurts.
You bet I will pray for you right now. I agree prayer changes everything.
Blessings,
Maree
I have some cousins in Europe who need to give their hearts to Jesus.
Praying for them right now. Maree
What a great statement of belief in God’s goodness and his sovereignty. It’s so true it starts with asking if we really do want what he wants and trusting that he is good impacts the answer to the first question. Praying today that God will keep giving you the strength to trust him and lean into his goodness.
Melody, Thank you for your prayers. I appreciate them. One can never have enough people praying. I too am sending prayer up for you. I may not know what you need but God does. Blessings, Maree
Melody, Thank you for your prayers. I appreciate them. One can never have enough people praying. I too am sending a prayer up for you. I may not know what you need, but God does. Blessings, Maree
I like your conclusions in this post, especially that we have a limited perspective. We really wouldn’t want a God who thinks and acts and sees only as we do. Thanks for reminding us to keep our eyes on Him and trust!
Donna -Yes, I shudder to think what life would be like if God had my perspective. I am so glad he is God, and I am not. Thank you for stopping and adding to the conversation.Hope you have a wonderful week. Maree
I love the encouragement in your post – and the reminders. God is so good. His sight is above ours. And we must remember all the other ways God’s blessed us. So true.
My big miracle is a child. I pray one day my husband and I can have a child together. It’s so hard to wait, but I know He has a plan – even in this.
Thank you for this post. I’m glad I found it today (via the Grace and Truth linkup).
I am so glad you found my post. I am praying for you as you wait for your big miracle. Yes, God does have a plan just for you, and we know it is good and right. Keep counting the ways God blesses you. Maree
Hi Maree Dee, thank you soo much for this post. I feel i needed to hear something like this today. I am still waiting for my big miracle, to have my health restored. Its a daily struggle to keep the faith and not give up. I have to confess on giving up a few times. Thank you for praying for me and standing with me in this.
God bless.
Langa
Langa, We all have our days when we want to give up especially when we don’t feel well. I would be honored to pray for your health to be restored. Lifting you up right now in prayer. Blessings, Maree
Maree Dee please pray for me for my big miracle of restoration of my marriage. ….I belive god still has ministry for my husband and I together. .. we have been separated for 5 months and in that time I gave birth to our second daughter. We are separated due to his involvement with another woman. Your post gave me encouragement to keep pushing though the pain in the waiting and to keep finding the little miracles that ate all around. Thank you!
Tabby, Thank you for sharing how I can be praying for you. I consider it an honor to lift up the restoration of your marriage. I am so sorry for the pain you are enduring. God can do amazing things as long as we are willing to do our part. You sound like a remarkable woman willing to push through the pain. Congratulations on the birth of your second daughter. I hope you have a wonderful day! Blessings, Maree
So good, Maree.
And I’ve been thinking about this lately as well, the long wait and the discouragement, but I’m learning (slowly) that it’s in the waiting that relationship is built. Our God is not a vending machine.
Yes, I agree in the waiting our relationship with God can get stronger. I know it did for me. Although I don’t like the pain, I love how close I grew to God. Closer than I ever knew possible. I like your last sentence, “Our God is not a vending machine.” So true!
Hi Maree
I wanted to ask you. ..if I may…
What happened to your biological dad?
No problem but I am not sure I am answering what you might be wanting to know. I was adopted at the age of 3 days old by my Mom and Dad. My Dad is very much in my life. I have a Dad and had a stepfather. In this article, I am referring to my stepfather who helped raise me. As for a biological Dad, I have never met him. If you have further questions feel free to email me at maree.dee@embracingtheunexpected.com Blessings, Maree
Maree- this post was so good and helpful! I think often we think God isn’t asnwering our prayers and maybe it’s just me, but waiting is hard.
I forget that what my eye’s see is not the whole picture. My reasoning and understanding is not always complete.
Thank you for sharing your tips!
Sharing!
Julie, No it is not just you. Waiting is hard. I have had to learn how to wait well, and I don’t always do a good job at it. Don’t you love looking back when we get the entire picture? I find myself nodding and saying, “Oh, that makes sense now.”
Yes! Thank you for the encouragement this morning! I am believing God for 2 BIG things. The first is the restoration of my marriage – we’ve been divorced 7 years and apart for 10 so this is HUGE but I believe God is working and it is His will. The second thing I believe God for is the healing of my 26 year old son. He battles mental illness that has reeked havoc with our entire family. I am praying for him to be healed and to find a friend, to be able to work, and to find a purpose and joy in life that is based on God’s plans for him. Thank you for praying for and with me!!
Lisa – I will join you in asking God for the 2 BIG things you mentioned. We know our God is BIG and can do anything. Praying alongside you. Thank you for trusting me with your prayers. Maree