Today, a valuable lesson was learned. A disappointment was turned into a positive. An opportunity which seemed to be denied one minute was approved the next with greater benefits than one could reasonably expect.
The common response to greater than expected benefits is, "I can't believe that just happened." In fact, the question should be "Why not?" Why shouldn't it happen? Why shouldn't we expect positive results from our efforts?
Prayer is a powerful tool. When used properly it opens doors seemingly sealed shut. It softens hearts purportedly hardened to reponse. It soothes nerves frazzled by untimely miscues. Most importantly it bridges the gap between self absorption and self denial.
When genuine prayer is employed as part of everyday activities, the unexpected becomes the norm and not the exception. Then the surprise of a positive outcome is not unbelievable but highly anticipated. Not that God is in a box and once the magic words are spoken he is bound to answer in a certain manner, but that such an intimate realtionship exists the outcome is a moot point. The only real meaning is enmeshed in the intimacy of the relationship. The outcome is superflous, the fellowship ideal.
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