This Sunday was a normal Sunday in church. As I was sitting on my pew in my small country church, the Preacher began to speak on unanswered prayers.

There are so many times in our life that we think God is ignoring what we want, but really He is saving us. Could you imagine how much of a wreck we would be if He let us do what we wanted? There are so many things He protects us from that we don’t even know about.

So, yes, sometimes God tells us no. Sometimes, it feels as if we are praying just to pray. Sometimes it feels as if we are lacking that fire for God that we want to have because He just isn’t near.

But have faith, because He is near. He is closer than anyone we have here on this Earth, He knows what He is doing, even if we doubt Him.

I’m a planner. I have always been a planner. That’s just me and my personality. However, sometimes God’s plan is not the same as my plan. Sometimes, it’s hard because I think my way is the best way and my way would be better. It’s hard to trust that the plan God has is greater than we can imagine because we are human and we can’t see it. Sometimes, it can be hard to believe that He is working while we’re sleeping.

But He is. He put me here for a reason. He placed me where I am for some purpose. I can’t always see it, but times like this morning remind me that God does tell me no, but he tells me no because He knows what is best for me. He knows what I need. He knows how my life will turn out. He knows what I will make on my exams. He knows the number of hairs on my head and your head. How amazing is that?

God, help me to remember that your plan is greater than my own, your work is greater, your love is greater, you are greater. Help me to find the beauty in the unanswered prayers.