Prayers change things

God actually hear our prayers -- and I want to assure everyone that He does. The reason is because He loves us and wants what is best for us.

He always answers our prayers, not in the way we think He should? The reason is because He sees the whole picture, while we see only a part. We think we know what would be best for us -- and sometimes we do. But sometimes God knows that what we're asking for isn't what we really need; it may even be harmful for us. And because He loves us, He sometimes says "No" to our demands.

This is why we must always seek God's will when we pray. Yes, bring your requests to God, and share your burdens with Him. But above all, pray for His will to be done in your life.

Prayers change things when we truly seek God's will. Sometimes He changes the situation, and it isn't wrong to pray that He will. But sometimes He changes us, strengthening us from within and increasing our faith so we'll get through life's hard times.

Put Christ and His will first in our life, and then trust God to go before us and show us His will.