tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3485196.post6741324472081511861..comments2023-07-16T04:57:29.816-07:00Comments on Ordinary Time: Prayer--Answered and UnansweredWoodeenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06221862327354832759noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3485196.post-3015351902323435892012-05-01T22:27:38.429-07:002012-05-01T22:27:38.429-07:00Do you remember the Magic 8 Ball? There was an re...Do you remember the Magic 8 Ball? There was an response that said "The answer is unclear at this time" That might be an alternative to "unanswered". I believe prayer is always answered, even if I do not understand it in the moment.<br /><br />One of the things I do when I'm not finding the answer to my prayer is that I stop looking. I know God has heard my prayer. I know God is answering my prayer. Sometimes I am so focused on how I think God "should" answer my prayer that I don't see what is right in front of my face. That's when I stop fussing about my prayer request, and start counting the blessings around me. Yes, it is a version of the "Pollyanna Process" but it does work. That attitude of gratitude strengthens my faith, and helps me to know that the divine right solution to all situations is occurring. For wherever I am, God is, and all is well.<br /><br />I will look forward to the results of your experiment. In the meantime, I'm off to check out your free book on Amazon.com.Betsy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07454972916460790510noreply@blogger.com