Be Careful What You Ask For . . .

But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

(1 Samuel 12:24)

Be careful what you ask for . . . either by petition or by lifestyle. The Lord may just allow us to have our desires. God loves to grant our prayers. He wants to bless us. Yet at times, we get so persisitent concerning the things we want and what we think is best and God just allows us to have them . . . with the obvious consequences!

Many times it is a lifestyle contrary to His will. Other times it may simply be something or someone we desire that is not best for us. In this case in 1 Samuel, the people wanted a king other than God, so God said ok, I'll let you have a king, but you better remember my ways! Well, they did not and we all know the result (with King Saul). We are much better off accepting God's will over our own every time!

Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart

.(Psalm 37:4)

Yes God wants to see us happy, but in His will. He wants to care for His children in ways He knows is best. However, we can get very selfish and boastful. We get caught up in me and my life. Rather, let us consider James' advice here:

“If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”

(James 4:15)

God's ways are always best for each of us. As we serve Him He will supply all we'll ever need!