Disappointments are just God's way of saying "I've got something better"

@aejey322 (1004)
Philippines
September 24, 2012 12:43am CST
I have just received this through an email from an old client. And it coincidentally relates to what I have gone through my life now. I have been so worried about our financial problems - credit cards due, family expenses, kids' needs, and all... and even if I computed our take home pays, it is not enough to cover them. I have tried to venture into small business but it failed. I have always been praying to the extent of already asking for a miracle - like discovering a box of money along the road? winning in the lottery? or an anonymous deposit to my account? things really have gone crazy in my mind. but the last time I prayed, I surrendered it all up to the Lord and told him, thy will be done Lord... I do not have any idea how to get it anymore. Last week, a friend of my husband sent him a text message that she is selling a reefer container because their company is now closing and will be transferring to another city. it will be expensive if they will bring the containers with them. and there is only one left, but needed some repairs for the condenser so they are selling it a lower price. My husband said, where am i going to deal it? but she thanked her for the information anyway. Coincidentally, out of nowhere, our officemate also have mentioned that his friend who is in trucking business, luckily found a supplier of a reefer van who is selling at a discounted price. My husband then mentioned that his friend is also selling but the price is 4 times cheaper, but needed some repair. Our officemate then said, it's only cheap to repair such problem. they said they can deal it a much higher price. and they did. They already received the first half payment last week. My husband said he is going to give me half of his earnings to me, and use the other half to invest in a fish cage. The same officemate is offering it to him because they have a family business, but one area was not used lately. He said it's in time to harvest during Christmas and New Year and they already have a contracted buyer. I really have thanked God for answering my prayers. I never thought it to be that way. It really never came in my mind. and it was so fast.. We all just need to trust in Him for He always shows the way even when we think it's already dead end.
5 responses
@peavey (16936)
• United States
24 Sep 12
That's awesome. Hearing (or reading) it is an inspiration to me, because I've been praying that same kind of prayer lately. I know that God hears me, but... it's the "but" that makes life hard. Trusting Him completely makes life easier.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
25 Sep 12
Thank you. I know that He will.
@aejey322 (1004)
• Philippines
24 Sep 12
just trust in Him completely. He will answer your prayers in His time...
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
24 Sep 12
I am so happy for you my friend. You have just narrated a true testimonial of how God works at his own time and at his own phase. It is only when we have told him that we surrender everything to him that he works miracle. Maybe that's because he is really trying us on how steadfast we are i our faith to him.
@aejey322 (1004)
• Philippines
24 Sep 12
Thank you Ms. D. This only shows that He really answers our prayers. Being humans, it's just our impatience that makes us think he is not listening to us. You are right He is just trying to test how deep is our faith in Him.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
24 Sep 12
You know what, i am somewhat like you. When payday is still way long to go and my allowance for myself has already been spent, i would really pray for little miracles. And miracles do come in many ways. God is good indeed, my friend. Let's evangelize that.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
24 Sep 12
Often we are pushing and beating on the door we think should open for us, when all we have to do is look around and see the door already opened. Blessings
@sishy7 (27166)
• Australia
24 Sep 12
What do you think of these below which I've come across before: [i]When you get what you want, it's because God knows what's good for you. When you get other than what you want, it's because God knows what's better for you. When you do not get what you want, it's because God knows what's best for you.[/i]
@aejey322 (1004)
• Philippines
24 Sep 12
yes, they are the best answers if you are trying to figure out why was that given to you even if you were asking for something else. God really wants to give what is best for us. And not all that we think is best, is not the one He thinks is best.
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@roshigo58 (4856)
• Pune, India
29 Sep 12
Hi, It is very nice that Gos is answering your prayers. Who kneels before God can stand firmly in any difficulty and can find a solution. We should have faith on God. Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible. We should do our duties and work honestly. We get the success.