Dear God...

Children are very literal-minded in their outlook on life. This perspective, combined with a refreshing innocence, is endearing.

Here are some (purported) letters written by those literal-minded children to God.

DEAR GOD:

Please put another holiday between Christmas and Easter. There is nothing good in there now. Amanda

Thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce

I wish you would not make it so easy for people to come apart. I had to have three stitches and a shot. Janet

I read the Bible. What does beget mean? Nobody will tell me. Love, Alison

How did you know you were God? Who told you? Charlene

Is it true my father won't get in Heaven if he uses his golf words in the house? Anita

OBJECT LESSON: JESUS IS BEST

Here's an easy-to-do object lesson that takes very little in the way of supplies or preparation. [Even though I said that, you will want to practice this first.] The effect is this: your audience helps you come up with nine things that influence our lives. You write them on a sheet of paper, then tear the paper into nine pieces. Drop the pieces of paper into a container and mix them up. Put the container behind your back. Reach behind your back and pull out only one piece of paper. The one piece of paper you pull out has 'JESUS' written on it. He is the focus of our lives. He is the King of Kings, and therefore, the greatest influence we could ever have. None of the other items mentioned can compare or even come close.

How is it done? Simple. Obtain a sheet of paper and a dark marker. Now, fold the paper length-wise into thirds. Next, fold the top third down, and the bottom third up. Crease well, then unfold your paper. You now have nine similar-sized blocks on your paper, marked by the creases.

Ask your audience for help. Tell them that you need them to call out several things, people, events, etc., that hold sway over their lives, or the lives of people in general. Use your dark marker and write one-word descriptions of these, one in each block on your paper. As you are writing the different influences on the paper, someone will most likely say, 'Jesus.' Write 'JESUS' in the center block of the paper. Make sure all nine blocks are filled in. Once your nine blocks are full, show the paper to your audience. You might want to read the nine words on the paper, calling attention to each one.

Now, tear the paper into nine blocks, using the fold lines as a guide. DO NOT USE SCISSORS TO CUT THE PAPER. Tear it, instead.

Call up a volunteer from the audience to hold the container for you as you drop in the nine paper pieces. Ask him or her to mix the pieces up well. Direct your volunteer to hold the container behind you, so you cannot possibly see into it, making your selection entirely random.

Tell your audience that, even though many of the things that are mentioned are important, there is only ONE that is best. Ask, "Do you want to settle for second place or third, or even last in your life?" and "Do you want the BEST in your life?" Reach into the container and pull out the piece of paper marked 'JESUS.' Hold it high, showing it to your delighted audience. Explain that Jesus is more than an influence. He is our Savior. He is our Master. He is our Lord. Nothing else is as important as accepting Jesus as Savior and obeying His Word. Choosing Jesus is the BEST choice.

Other than 'Jesus,' here are some influences you might want to be prepared with, in case your audience gets stuck. Finances/money, Education/knowledge, Other People/great leaders, Critics/gossip, Satan/sin, Peer pressure/friends, Ego/pride, Parents/family. It is likely that you might also hear 'Church,' 'The Bible,' or 'God' as suggestions. Use your discretion to either list them separately or lump them together under 'JESUS.' For example, if you want to make the point that a person cannot be saved just by going to church, then list 'CHURCH' in it's own box, separate from 'JESUS.' On the other hand, if you are at a Sidewalk Sunday School or Neighborhood Bible Club and want to promote church attendance to your audience, you would probably include 'Church' with 'JESUS.'

THE SECRET:
You will pick up several of the pieces of paper from the container, but will only show the 'JESUS' one to the audience. Since the container is behind your back, how will you choose the correct piece? You will have to feel the edges of each piece of paper until you find the correct one. All of the pieces of paper have at least ONE EDGE that is smooth, with the exception of the piece labeled 'JESUS.' That is because 'JESUS' was written on the center piece, the only piece that has all four sides torn. Just carefully feel for the piece that has no smooth edges at all (yes, you really CAN tell by feel)! While you are feeling the edges of each piece of paper, you can take the time to mention a couple of the influences listed, and tell why they are good things, but not as important to us as is Jesus. Then, when you're ready, show the 'JESUS' paper and tell about Him.

HINT:
As you are feeling the edges of the paper pieces, hold onto the ones you do not want until you find the correct one. This way, you won't run the risk of picking up the same piece of paper more than once. Just hold the incorrect pieces in one hand until you have the 'JESUS' piece, then drop all the others back in the container.

OTHER APPLICATION IDEAS:
If you are teaching on the Fruit of the Spirit, you could write them all on your paper, with the particular fruit that is the subject of the day written in the center block. Reach into your container and pull forth the correct piece of paper, showing what the day's lesson will be about.

For a lesson on Choices, have on hand a box locked with a padlock, and nine keys (put some sort of 'treasure' in the box to give away). Label the keys with different colors: white, red, black, yellow, green, orange, pink, purple, and blue. The object is to select the correct key to unlock the padlock and open the box. Display the keys and write the color of each key in one of the nine boxes on your paper. Be sure to write the color of the correct key in the center box. Proceed as per the instructions above, producing the center piece of paper with the correct color choice.

Use your imagination, and you'll have a very visual object lesson that is easy to do - one that will make a great impact on your audience!


If you like this object lesson and use it, I'd sure like to hear from you! Just send me a quick email using the Comment link. Tell me how you used this and how your audience reacted. Thanks!

Take Your Critics To Dinner

Ever notice how a growing, successful, thriving ministry attracts willing volunteers? It also brings it's share of criticism. Do you have a critic? Is there one person that finds fault with you, your ideas, your programs and your ministry, no matter how well thought-out and executed they are? Perhaps it is a parent, or a worker, a fellow staff member, or a board member. Whoever it is, it's easy to have a sour attitude towards that person and to dismiss everything that person has to say. But you shouldn't. While you may consider that person to be a thorn in your flesh, your critic is actually a gift to you and your ministry. Yes, a gift. You can have a more effective ministry by listening to and accepting what your critic has to say.

TEN TIPS TO 'WINNING OVER' YOUR CRITIC

1) Listen honestly and openly to your critic, without interrupting.

2) While listening to his or her complaint, avoid offering excuses or even reasons as a rebuttal.

3) Thank your critic for bringing the 'problem' to your attention.

4) Consider the area your critic feels is a problem. Is it? Even if the situation isn't completely as your critic sees it, would a small re-working of the project satisfy any of the critic's legitimate concerns while still accomplishing ministry objectives?

5) Ask the critic to help supply two or three (not just one) viable solutions to the issue at hand.

6) Pray for your critic. No, not that God will strike him or her with a bolt of lightning, but that He will bless them and give them a heart for your ministry, an understanding of your ministry, and a compassion for you.

7) Recruit your critic to do a specific short-term task in your department.

8) Take your critic to dinner or to some other social setting away from the area that causes stress between you. Don't talk 'business.' Talk about family, friends, hobbies, hopes and dreams, etc. Show interest in your critic and his or her life. Help your critic to see you as the caring, genuine person that you are. Conversely, look for and capitalize on the good qualities in your critic. It's hard for someone to criticize a person they like. Pursue the relational aspects with him or her.

9) Ask for the critic's input on an unrelated project. Be prepared to implement some of their ideas.

10) Jesus commanded us to love our neighbors. Love your critic.

It's true, some people simply like to complain. And some will not give up that condemning attitude, no matter how great your effort is to win them over. You may have to distance yourself from a critic that is so entrenched in their misery that your attempts can not reach them.

These tips will not always solve a situation overnight, but can bring about a "win-win" in the long term. Do everything under the banner of love, bathe yourself and your ministry in prayer, and sprinkle your conversation liberally with God's Word and praise for Him. Your 'critic' will soon be your strongest ally.

Church Humor

FUNERAL FAUX PAS

A newly appointed young preacher was contacted by the local funeral director to hold a graveside service at a small country cemetery. There was to be no funeral, just the committal, because the deceased had no family or friends left. The young pastor started early to the cemetery, but soon lost his way. After making several wrong turns, he finally arrived a half-hour late. The hearse was no where in sight, and the workman were relaxing under a nearby tree, eating their lunch. The pastor went to the open grave and found that the vault lid was already in place. He took out his book and read the service. As he returned to his car, he overheard one of the workman say, "Think we should tell him that's a septic tank?"

BLIND FAITH

There was a man called him Jim who lived near a river. Jim was a very religious man. One day, the river rose over the banks and flooded the town, and Jim was forced to climb onto his porch roof. While sitting there, a man in a boat comes along and tells Jim to get in the boat with him. Jim says "No, that's ok. God will take care of me." So, the man in the boat paddles off. The water rises, so Jim climbs onto his roof. At that time, another boat comes along and the person in that one tells Jim to get in. Jim replies, "No, that's ok. God will take care of me." The person in the boat then leaves. The water rises even more, and Jim climbs on his chimney. Then a helicopter comes and lowers a ladder. The woman in the helicopter yells down instructions for Jim to climb up the ladder and get in. Jim calls back to her, "That's ok." The woman says "Are you sure?" Jim says, "Yes. I'm sure God will take care of me." Finally, the water rises too high and Jim drowns. Jim gets up to Heaven and is face-to-face with God. Jim says to God "You told me you would take care of me! What happened?" God replied "Well, I sent you two boats and a helicopter. What more did you want?"

THE TATE FAMILY

Do you know how many members of the Tate family belong to your church? There is old man Dic-Tate who wants to run everything, while Uncle Ro-Tate tries to change everything. There's sister Agi-Tate who stirs up plenty of trouble, with help from her husband, Irri-Tate. Whenever new projects are suggested, Hesi-Tate and his wife, Vege-Tate, want to wait until next year. Then there is Aunt Imi-Tate, who wants our church to be like all the others, Devas-Tate provides the voice of doom, while Poten-Tate wants to be a big shot.

But not all members of the family are bad. Brother Facili-Tate is quite helpful in church matters. And a delightful, happy member of the family is Miss Felici-Tate. Cousins Cogi-Tate and Medi-Tate always think things over and lend helpful, steady hands. How about it - do you know anyone in the Tate family?

SINNER OR SAINT?

There were two evil brothers. They were rich and used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church and looked to be perfect Christians. Then, their pastor retired and a new one was hired. Not only could he see right through the brothers' deception, but he also spoke well and true, and the church started to swell in numbers. A fund-raising campaign was started to build a new assembly. All of a sudden, one of the brothers died. The remaining brother sought out the new pastor the day before the funeral and handed him a check for the amount needed to finish paying for the new building. "I have only one condition," he said. "At his funeral, you must say my brother was a saint." The pastor gave his word and deposited the check. The next day at the funeral, the pastor did not hold back. "He was an evil man," he said. "He cheated on his wife and abused his family." After going on in this vein for a small time, he concluded with: "But, compared to his brother, he was a saint."

MARK 17

A minister wound up the services one morning by saying, "Next Sunday I am going to preach on the subject of liars. As a preparation for my discourse, I would like you all to read the seventeenth chapter of Mark."

On the following Sunday, the preacher rose to begin, and said, "Now, then, all of you who have done as I requested and read the seventeenth chapter of Mark, please raise your hands."

Many hands in the congregation went up.

Then said the preacher, "Since there is no seventeenth chapter of Mark, you must the people for whom this sermon is intended."

GIVING THANKS

There's this guy who had been lost and walking in the desert for about 2 weeks. One hot day, he sees the home of a missionary. Tired and weak, he crawls up to the house and collapses on the doorstep. The missionary finds him and nurses him back to health. Feeling better, the man asks the missionary for directions to the nearest town. On his way out the back door, he sees this horse. He goes back into the house and asks the missionary, "Could I borrow your horse and give it back when I reach the town?"

The missionary says, "Sure, but there is a special thing about this horse. You have to say 'Thank God' to make it go and 'Amen' to make it stop." Not paying much attention, the man says, "Sure, ok."

So, he gets on the horse and says, "Thank God," and the horse starts walking. Then he says, "Thank God, Thank God, " and the horse starts trotting. Feeling really brave, the man says, "Thank God, Thank God, Thank God, Thank God, Thank God!" and the horse really takes off.

Pretty soon he sees this cliff coming up and he's doing everything he can to make the horse stop. "Whoa, stop, hold on!!!!" Finally he remembers, "AMEN!!"

The horse stops 4 inches from the cliff. The man leans back in the saddle and says, "Thank God."

JESUS VS SATAN

Jesus and Satan were having an argument as to who was the better programmer. This went on for a few hours until they agreed to hold a contest, with God as the judge. They sat at their computers and began. They typed furiously for several hours, lines of code streaming up on the screen. Seconds before the end of the competition, a bolt of lightning struck, taking out the electricity. Moments later, the power was restored, and God announced that the contest was over. He asked Satan to show what he had come up with.

Satan was visibly upset, and cried, "I have nothing! I lost it all when the power went out."

"Very well, then," God said, "Let us see if Jesus did any better."

Jesus entered a command, and the screen came to life in vivid display, the voices of an angelic choir poured forth from the speakers.

Satan was astonished. He stuttered, "But how?! I lost everything, yet Jesus' program is intact! How did he do it?"

God smiled and said, "Jesus saves."

LENDING A HELPING HAND

A minister is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy's efforts for some time, the minister moves closer to the boy's position. He steps smartly across the street, walks up behind the little fellow and, placing his hand kindly on the child's shoulder, leans over and gives the doorbell a sold ring. Crouching down to the child's level, the minister smiles benevolently and asks, "And now what, my little man?" To which the boy replies, "Now we run!"

A WHALE TALE

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though whales are very large mammals, their throats are very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. The teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah." The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?" The little girl replied, "Then you ask him."

Amazing Balloon Sculptures

Have you ever used ballooning in your ministry? There is something facinating about taking a skinny balloon and shaping it into something fun for your audience.

The balloon sculptures pictured here are astounding and I wanted to share them with you, but for the record, I did not make any of the creations in the pictures below. The artistic ability on display in these pictures are just a tiny bit beyond my ability to make a balloon doggie.

Many people who minister to children count balloon characters as one of the stock items in their grab-bag of skills. Remember when you first learned how to sculpt those long tubes into super shapes? The hardest part was learning how to blow up the balloons without passing out! And remember the instructions? Most of them start out with a sword or a swan, or that most basic animal shape: the dog. Once you've learned how to make that cute little doggie, you can make a horse or a giraffe or a reindeer. Why, the possibilities are almost limitless, or so the instructions say. After becoming the master of your own precious pumped-up puppy, you could quickly move on to pieces that were more complex: a rabbit, a lion, an elephant or a parrot.

I've watched as a balloon artist satisfied a child with a few quick twists to make a colorful hat. The same artist, with a few more balloons and a moment or two more, can make a porche or a spaceship or some other equally complex form. Until recently, I thought I had "seen it all" when it comes to the art of balloon twisting. If you've never tried balloon twisting, please keep in mind that the sculptures in these pictures are much more complex than the usual project that is handed over to a child after a few twists.

Just how tall IS this guy? Can you imagine something like this at the entryway to your Children's Church or Sunday School Class? The kids would love it!

Here's a guy who is protected from head to toe. He's even got a sword and a shield! Could you use something like this to teach about David trying on King Saul's armor before fighting Goliath, or maybe next time you are teaching on the armor of God? Just twist a few balloons and make your own armor parts. (Just don't let anyone near you with a thumbtack or a safety pin...)

Teaching a lesson that involves fish or fishing? How about this great visual to help with the lesson? Whether you're teaching about a fish getting caught in the fisherman's net, Jonah and the Whale, or Peter finding the coin in the mouth of a fish, this little guy would be a teriffic attention getter. I'd probably try telling the story from his point of view, adding as much humor as possible in order to keep the kids involved.

Balloon twisting is a great tool that can be applied in a ministry setting. If you haven't tried it before, rest assured that it's easy to do, and a real crowd-pleaser! Moving from the basics to something a little more advanced is not hard, and there are many resources available to help apply ballooning in a Christian setting. Randy Christiansen has several helps for the ministry-minded balloon artist. If you've been ballooning for a while, you might consider Eric Gagnon's book, "Shape-Shifting Gospel Balloon Creations." Instead of just making a balloon shape for your object lesson, this book takes the balloon twisting one step farther and "morphs" the balloon from the first shape into a second shape. The great thing is, both balloon shapes relate to the lesson, giving a great impact to your teaching points. You can find Eric's book at Children's Ministry Today's website. (I've provided a link to both Randy's website and to Children's Ministry Today's website in the sidebar.)

A quick internet search for ballooning instruction sites can bring up a listing of websites that offer free instructions on balloon twisting basics, as well as a library of different animals, characters, hats, and other shapes to try.

Ballooning is easy, portable, colorful, and a fun addition to any children's ministry. I've really enjoyed these pictures and hope that you have, as well!

God Has A Miracle For You

There are times when we find ourselves in desperate circumstances. When you have reached the end of your resources and hope has gone, God still has the power, ability and desire to meet your need.

What is your need?

What is the one area in which you need to hear from God?
What in your life is handing you over to desperation?
What one thing stands out as needing a divine solution?
Just like Naaman, you might need a physical healing (2 Kings 5).
Do you have a relationship that’s more hurtful than helpful?
Are you facing a financial brick wall?
Do you need a job? Or a better job?
Are you facing eviction? Losing your car? Drowning in debt?
Do you need direction for your life choices?

No matter what your circumstances, no matter what your trial, God has a miracle for you.

Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. And the Syrians had gone out on raids, and had brought back captive a young girl from the land of Israel. She waited on Naaman's wife. Then she said to her mistress, "If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy."

And Naaman went in and told his master, saying, "Thus and thus said the girl who is from the land of Israel."

Then the king of Syria said, "Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel." So he departed and took with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothing. Then he brought the letter to the king of Israel, which said, Now be advised, when this letter comes to you, that I have sent Naaman my servant to you, that you may heal him of his leprosy.

And it happened, when the king of Israel read the letter, that he tore his clothes and said, "Am I God, to kill and make alive, that this man sends a man to me to heal him of his leprosy? Therefore please consider, and see how he seeks a quarrel with me."

So it was, when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, "Why have you torn your clothes? Please let him come to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel."

Then Naaman went with his horses and chariot, and he stood at the door of Elisha's house. And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, "Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean."

But Naaman became furious, and went away and said, "Indeed, I said to myself, 'He will surely come out to me, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leprosy.' "Are not the Abanah and the Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?" So he turned and went away in a rage.

And his servants came near and spoke to him, and said, "My father, if the prophet had told you to do something great, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he says to you, 'Wash, and be clean'?" So he went down and dipped seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

And he returned to the man of God, he and all his aides, and came and stood before him; and he said, "Indeed, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel; now therefore, please take a gift from your servant."

But he said, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive nothing." And he urged him to take it, but he refused.

So Naaman said, "Then, if not, please let your servant be given two mule-loads of earth; for your servant will no longer offer either burnt offering or sacrifice to other gods, but to the LORD. "Yet in this thing may the LORD pardon your servant: when my master goes into the temple of Rimmon to worship there, and he leans on my hand, and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon-when I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD please pardon your servant in this thing."

Then he said to him, "Go in peace." 2 Kings 5:1-19 (NKJV)

Naaman had a need

Here’s a guy who has many of the things we want in life. He is successful in his profession. He is well regarded by those in authority above him. He has power, influence and wealth. So, what was Naaman’s need? The obvious, physical need is a cure for his leprosy. The greater need is for his salvation. The obvious need provided a way for the spiritual need to be met.

His need was a desperate one that threatened not just his position or his popularity or his life-style, but one that threatened his very life.
A need he could not solve on his own.
A need that was unanswerable by man.
A need that, unanswered, would eventually consume him.
A known and almost ‘common’ need of the day.

“And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” Luke 4:27 (NKJV)

All his accomplishments could not meet his need.
All his success had become bitterness because of his physical need.
All his wealth was useless against this need.
All his recognition only magnified his need.

If you were Naaman, what would you do? Would you consult with the doctors? Would you appeal to your god? Perhaps seek out ‘alternative’ cures? It’s very probable that Naaman did all of these things.


Naaman prepared himself for a miracle

He finally took 150 pounds of gold and 750 pounds of silver and ten sets of fine clothing to Samaria on the chance that the rumor of the servant girl was true. He was “clutching at straws.” Naaman expected to pay, and to pay lavishly for a miracle. He did not expect it to be “free.” According to recent gold and silver markets, and accounting for the difference in regular and Troy ounces, Naaman brought $1,006,250.00 as payment for the healing he sought. Was Naaman desperate? There is no doubt. He was desperate enough to prepare to pay the cost for the answer to his need.


Prepare yourself for a miracle.

Commit yourself to God’s Word and God’s way. Commit yourself completely. Naaman’s $1,000,000+ is what I would call ‘commitment.’ It was no half-measure. He didn’t try to hold something back, “just in case.” Naaman committed. Prepare yourself for a miracle – not with half-measures, but by fully committing to God’s Word and His way. Commit yourself to God’s hand and God’s plan, and expect to receive God’s miracle.


TO ILLUSTRATE:

“President Nixon once told me that while talking to Winston Churchill’s son, he told him how much he admired the prime minister’s great ability at giving “extemporaneous” speeches. Churchill’s son replied, “Oh, yes. I’ve watched my father work for hours preparing those extemporaneous speeches.”
How To Talk So People Will Listen, Steve Brown, Baker, 1993, p. 124

Naaman sought out God

By going to where God was moving.
By seeking out the Word of God.


Seek God

We like to talk about our problems.
Mostly, we like to talk to others about our problems.
Talk to God about your need, then listen for His answer.
There is a time for talking and a time for walking. Seek God. Seek His counsel, and seek it directly from Him and His Word. Hold fast in prayer until you have heard from God. If you are unsure if you’ve heard from God, then ask for a confirmation. Don’t worry about it – God will be happy to confirm His leading to you. Seek God.


God’s Response to Naaman

God’s plan was simple: "Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean."

As simple and easy as this was, Naaman struggled with it. He didn’t want to do it. God’s plan went against Naaman’s pride. It was a very hard plan for Naaman to follow.


Naaman was obedient

His pride almost cost him God’s miracle.
His pre-conceived ideas got in the way.
His revulsion of the solution (muddy waters) warred with his desire to be cleansed.
Naaman had to come to the point where he would strike out into unfamiliar waters in order to obtain his healing.
Naaman had to master his ego and submit humbly to God’s authority in order to receive God’s miracle.


Be obedient, even if you don’t like it.

Your pride could cost you God’s miracle.
Your pre-conceived ideas could get in the way.
Your human spirit’s distaste for the process will war with your desire to see God’s miracle come to pass. Hold fast to God’s leading and be obedient to His Word.
You may have to strike out into "uncharted waters." Do not fear, because your Heavenly Father loves you and is holding fast to you. He will keep you safe.


Naaman received God’s miracle

His journey wasn’t an easy one
He received God’s miracle (healing)
He is convinced that God is God (salvation)
He returns back to his home base with a miracle he could not pay for from a God that could not be bought.


God has a miracle for you

Your journey from where you are to the place where you receive His divine work may not be an easy one. BUT it will be the answer you need.


Remember:

God is not worried about how to take care of you.
God is not afraid that He will run out of power to work on your behalf.
God is not concerned that He will “miss the mark” when working in your life.
God is not anxious that He won’t be able to do enough for you.
He is not forgetful, or too busy, or short on manpower, or over-committed.

As he did with Naaman, God will meet our needs, but not on our terms. God is not impressed with our pride nor intimidated by our demands.

What do you need today? What miracle are you waiting for?

Finances? Direction? Your living situation?

Physical healing? A restored relationship?

Begin now to seek God and to prepare yourself to receive His miracle.

Listen to His Word and His Spirit. Be obedient to His Word.

In doing this, you will be giving God the room He needs to work miraculously in your life.