What a wonderful mysterious thing is prayer. Surely we will never fathom its depths. By prayer, humble as we are, we can connect with the King of Kings, the Ruler of the universe and have a personal conversation with Him. I have seen in person members of our Royal Family but never spoken with any of them. But I am in close touch with God.
This doesn’t mean I understand prayer. We prayed for my friend’s husband to pass his driving test. He didn’t. I prayed for my neighbour not to die, she was too young. She died. But every day God sends us rain, sun, growing crops, Christian fellowship and many other blessings besides.
The Bible tells us that God always answers our prayers, but only in a way that is for our best. I firmly believe that. His answers will still be ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘wait’, according to His will.
It all comes down to trust, trust is His sovereign grace. ‘The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.’ Psalm 23:verse 1. With many others I have proved this. I have never wanted for any good thing, but I have lacked things I thought were good for me. Finally ‘I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.’ Psalm 23:6