Why God Says No

Are you reading this post hoping to find the answer to, “Why God Says No”?  I’m going to go ahead and tell you, I don’t know!  Trust me, I wish I did know!  As a Christian, I believe this is the toughest question to comprehend.  Even tougher than having faith God exists?  Yeah, I really think so. 

What am I getting at?  I’m talking about the roughest parts of your life.  A time when praying is painful. A time when praying is your only solution.  A time when praying is your last resort.

 “God, I need this job!  My family won’t be able to eat!” 

“God, I don’t even smoke, and You gave me Cancer?”

“I’ve done this for You, and You took my wife?”

These moments can make you doubt everything about this “God” of yours.  Is He even hearing my prayers?  If so, why did this not happen the way I wanted it to?  This is not the way my dream was supposed to end!

I’ve wondered the answers to those questions MANY times.  Thankfully, a few months ago, I heard a song that has forever changed the way I view life’s trials.  A tune that has been referred to as the most powerful Christian song in years!  So influential, that it made iTunes most popular singles, an absolutely remarkable achievement for a Christian artist!  In an area where the common names are Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and Katy Perry, a Christian song stood. 

The chorus of Laura Story’s song, Blessings:

Cause what if Your blessings come through raindrops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights
Are what it takes to know You’re near
And what if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise

Wow, why isn’t God answering my prayers?  I think every situation is completely different, but I do think there is one common notion.  God’s way is better than our way!  He knows the best path for us.

Did it take pain and trials to know God was near?  Personally, this is how I’ve always been affected. 

Laura Story says it perfectly:

What if my greatest disappointments
Or the aching of this life
Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can’t satisfy

This is how God gets to me.  He knows the only way to get my attention is to completely tear everything down.  He knows that everything has to fade away, for me to truly be dependent on Him.  Is He blessing me by not giving me what I want?

We all pray for God to take away the pain.  Why does he say no?  Nobody knows, but He does.  Maybe these moments make you stronger.  Maybe these rough patches in life are molding you for your future.   Or maybe God knows what is truly better for you!

I’ve posted the song and her opinion on the song (an absolute must see!)