Once we already have those best things in life—whether we prayed for them or not—we just know that there they are. The feeling of joy is unexplainable, the peace of heart and mind is indescribable, your gratitude to God is unfathomable… you just simply know inside your tickling heart that “I know that I know that this is it!”
When I was a kid, I dreamt a lot of both
good and really-that’s-good? kinds of
dreams. I prayed for some and daydreamt about the others.
Most of the time we think that best answers
are only gotten when God delivers right in front of us what we pray for.
I am sure many of our dreams and prayers
when we were in kindergarten changed when we graduated in grade school, then
changed again when we graduated in college, and perhaps some also changed
before we graduated from college, and thereafter.
Imagine if God immediately gives us what we
pray for, especially those that we pray for at the height of our emotions… If
they happened, perhaps, many of us are forced to like and accept the lives we
once dreamt of or the person we wanted to spend the rest of our lives with or
the things and people we wanted to have.
We are so lucky our Father knows what is
best for us and He is ever patient waiting for the perfect moment to bless us
the best things we deserve. While we, on the other side of the paradise, are
impatiently urging God to immediately give us what we want.
I am at peace and secure knowing that my
God knows me so well and clearly sees my mind and heart. Now, I confidently and
gratefully accept His utter “No” knowing that He has something far better for
me; His “Silence” knowing that He has best reasons why He is igniting my
passion and thirst as I patiently and persistently wait for what I pray for;
and His “Yes” knowing it is already His best time—that I am already ready and
deserving to truly enjoy His prime cooking.
It is not only God whom we should ask
whenever we pray for what we want… we should also ask ourselves if we are
already ready to receive and handle the things we ask for. When we already have
the things we so long desired, we must be feeling that bone-tickling,
breath-taking joy.
I am glad I received many of my childhood dreams. Some I prayed for, others arrived by surprise.
Those that I prayed for were to pass my college entrance exam in the prestigious university to make my mom, who is a professor, to be proud not only for her students but also for her own child; to become a broadcast journalist (it was being a disc jockey and news anchor that was on my mind), then God made me experience being a DJ, voice talent, and radio announcer and to write for national dailies; to have an exciting work in a corporate world staying in the office half of the time and in the field the other half, then God faithfully answered my prayer with bonuses of rubbing elbow with both local and international celebs, business tycoons, high ranking officials in the national government, and with unsung and modern heroes, and travelling across the country and staying in swank hotels for free; et cetera.
Others I obtained without even imagining of ever having them in my life. Among my surprise gifts is mom’s grade school graduation gift to me—my first motorcycle! At an early age of 10, it was as if I won the lottery. I also became a chess and tennis varsity of our school, when in fact what I only wanted was to enjoy playing as child and teen, respectively; to establish a service-oriented community-based sustainable project—an activity I enjoy and love doing; among others.
I am so grateful to those who helped me receive and enjoy my blessings, and of course to God for always surprising me with His “Yes”, in the same way as He answers me with His “No”
Surely there is a lasting diamond treasure
God is forming inside us as He forms our character while He lets us ask
hopefully, pray faithfully, expect joyfully, prepare ourselves excitedly, and
receive gratefully.
That diamond is the virtue of prudence and
patience. Prudence in knowing what God is telling our hearts—when to keep on
and when to let go and let God. Patience in waiting while keeping a good
attitude.
Let us not preempt God's design for us. Instead, let us make sure we know what we want, it is in line with God’s words, trust God’s
best desires for us, and thank Him for His daily surprises.
Don’t cheat yourselves of God’s best for
you. Submit to Him and trust His spring of grace—it is overflowing, undbounded,
and limitless.
Once we already have those best things in
life—whether we prayed for them or not—we just know that there they are. The
feeling of joy is unexplainable, the peace of heart and mind is indescribable,
your gratitude to God is unfathomable… you just simply know inside your
tickling heart that “I know that I know that this is it!”
No second bests and second rates… only
God’s best!
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