Encore on Desires: When Heaven is Moved!
Encore on Desires: When Heaven is Moved!
How honest are we about how our desires can drive us? How they can aide or interrupt our flow? Hannah for years, was plagued with the thoughts of not having any children, while Peninnah stayed in birthing-mode. Infertility issues were Hannah’s lot until God said differently. Through the series of unfulfilled desires, the posture of Hannah should be admired. In life, we can add insult to injury by how we react to disappointment. Unfulfilled desires are quite real and can leave such a massive sting that it makes us feel like medical attention is needed. God will allow our hearts to break, but He will also be there to make sure it does not bleed out!
The story of these 2 women, Hannah and Peninnah have interesting parallels when we probe deeper into their unfulfillment. Peninnah bore several children for Elkanah, the priest, but she never really had his heart. The Bible tells us that Elkanah would give Hannah a double portion, because he loved her. Two women with unfulfilled desires, but one chose another route to her unmet requests.
Do we think of prayer and worship in moments of despair? Is it the first or last option that we think of in our time of need? Hannah cried out with her supposition and still had God in mind concerning her desire. She promised to bring her son back to be dedicated to the Lord. Prayers that get the attention of Heaven have God and His Will woven throughout them.
What I am learning in this Christian Walk is the necessity to leave room for God to say, “No.” His sovereignty by default speaks to the view He has concerning our future. Do we really believe that He knows what is best for us? It is important that we do not go to the other extreme and move to choosing not to share our heart’s desires for fear of an unfavorable response.
Life has an uncanny way of either maturing us or having us move to a remedial place because of our responses. God can hurt our feelings, but He will never fail us? It is impossible for Him to be a failure at anything. One of our biggest flexes as Believers in Christ is being able to pivot
once God speaks concerning our lives. If He tells us a season is over, can we trust the One who is able “to do exceedingly, abundantly above what we can ask or think?” -Ephesians 3:20
Work & Pray:
Work: Take the next three days journaling your heart’s response to desires that have remained unfulfilled. Jot down what may be the reasons for the non-responsiveness of God.
Pray: Father God, your care for me is immeasurable. There is no one who has the capacity to know my beginning from my end, and order my steps in a manner that aligns me with your perfect Will for my life. Keep me mindful of your infallible nature so that when my thoughts are failing, my ability to perceive is not hindered. Make me ready to hear Your response concerning a matter. Let my relationship with you be my reminder that You have always had my best interest! Gracious God, I thank you for your attention to detail concerning me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
