Did you ever get a prayer answered only to end up blaming yourself for asking for it?
Check out what happened to the evil spirits in today's Gospel.
They asked Jesus, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of swine.” (Matthew 28:31)
So Jesus grants their request. He commanded them to "Go". Then "they came out & entered the swine, & the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea where they drowned". (Matthew 28:32)
Will God do the same to you? Will He grant your prayers only to punish you?
Nope.
First, there's a very big difference between you & the evil spirits. You were wonderfully made by God (Psalm 139:14) in His own image (Genesis 1:26). God loves you unconditionally. God wants to be with you all the time. On the other hand, God won't tolerate the presence of evil. That's why He drove out the evil spirits that possessed the two men of Gadarenes. I believe that Jesus would still send the spirits away even if they didn't asked for it. You're special! The evil spirits aren't.
Secondly, God is your Father who knows what's best for you. God won't do anything to harm you. God won't answer your prayers to punish us. If God seems to ignore your prayers it is because you're asking for things. James 4:3 says, "You ask but do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions."
But God will always respect your decision. That's love!
God will honor what you want.
And our decision are not always right.
So we suffer the consequences of your actions.
My friend, are you praying for something?
Choose to make the right choice every time.
Don't pray for your wants. "Gusto ko yan, gusto ko iyon."
Pray for what God wants for you.
Ginusto ng Diyos na mamatay sa krus dahil ang gusto Niya ay kasama ka niya.
Have a blessed day! - alvinfabella@yahoo.com
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