Sufficient Grace

Been throwing up a lot of prayers, lately. A LOT. Family issues...church issues...job issues...health issues...you get the picture. A LOT.

It's funny because I have never been one to question God. I've kinda just been like, "okay God, here it is, love ya, talk to ya later!" Until recently. And, I'm not really even sure what it is...could just be the feeling I have that everything seems to just keep snowballing. And I pray and wait. No answer. Pray and wait. No answer. Pray and wait...and God says, "No."

Today I was reminded that if ZERO of my prayers are answered the way EYE want them to be answered, I still have everything I need. Why? Because His grace is sufficient.

I'm learning to be content when He tells me, "My grace is enough, Sarah."

"But, God, what about next month's rent...and mom's test results...and Maya's safety while I'm not around...and..."

"Sarah, if I saved your soul from hell, and did nothing more, would I be unjust? My grace is enough."

WOW.

Having been given a tichet to Heaven, how dare I growl about not feeling well? Having the promise of Heavenly riches, how dare I worry about earthly poverty? God has every right to tell me, "No." And, He has every right to tell you, "no," too. Maybe if He gave me all the money in the world, my faith would diminish. And, if He abolished all conflicts I have with family, I wouldn't love the way He wants me to love. Maybe if he healed all the sick, wait...He HAS healed those of us who live in Him--we HAVE a perfect soul in Him, and a PERFECT BODY awaiting us in Glory! Yes, he might choose to heal our earthly bodies. But, if he doesn't, are we still thankful?

Next time you're in this spot with me, and you pray and wait 10 times with no answers, just remember:

His grace is sufficient.

Big Love,
Sarah