Do you ever feel that God does not answer your prayers? Where is the silver lining? 

This was a discussion I had with my sister who is going through a hard time in Africa. It is an extension to the current hard times that have hit me, and thus my earlier request for help in the last posting, can anyone help? that I posted a few days ago. 

As we discussed, something hit me. It was the Archie Coates discussion on
'How A Relationship With God Works: Covenant'. The answer to my questions was very clearly spelt out. First, there is the covenant with God. As His people, we have an ultimate agreement that He is our God and we are His people. How often do I remember this? It is not in my glory that the answers shall come, but in the covenant.

Secondly it is upon us to ask, seek and knock and it shall be given, we shall find and the door shall be opened respectively.  In this, I realised that many a times God answers my (our) prayers but I am too consumed by the current frustration and problems to see the life line as it comes. I loose sight to the silver line.

This discovery led me to realising how much I have been praying for at least a breathing space in my life. Asking God to just "make at least one thing right"! Just once! But He seemed to carry on regadless. Ignoring me and making sure that my pain doubled each day.

However, I am elated tonight. I have succeeded in getting a publisher and a group of experienced proof readers free of charge and foreword writers free of charge. What an amazing thing. Just when I was thinking "Does God really hear us?"

I can confidently say and encourage you guys. I know it is not easy to pray, and more so when times are in the extreme, either very good or extremely terrible. God sees and understands our position.

PUSH! Pray Until Something Happens! For God hears the cries of His people. He will never foresake you. Be focused and relentless. It may take time, but your heartfelt, committed and genuine prayer shall make God to act.