There was once a man by the name of George Muller who ran an orphanage on prayer and prayer alone. If you decided to read his story, you would see decades of faith inspiring stories. He would pray with the children before dinner when there was no dinner on the table, and as soon as they would finish praying, someone would be knocking at the door to deliver food. Donations from people that he had never met before would pour in to pay his bills. He was a man who ran a company strictly on faith.
As many interesting things as there are in his life, there is one thing in particular that stands out to me. George Muller, through his adult life, was praying for five friends for over forty years. The first four, George was able to see come to Christ. After fifty-two years of prayer, his fifth friend came to Christ just after George Muller had died. He was a man of faithful prayer.
He reminded me that, when God puts it on my heart to pray for someone, there is a reason and it will be rewarded. We just need to be patient and faithful to do what God calls us to do. We may not see the fruits of our labor right away, or ever, but we have to ask ourselves: do we have faith in God anyways? Even if we never see our prayers coming true, do we have faith in God that they do come true?
God has put it on my heart to pray for a few people. Sometimes I feel bad for not praying for everyone, but I have to remember that God did not put it on my heart to pray for them today, and that I will continue to pray for anyone that God calls me to pray for because God has a plan and He will be glorified. So, for all of you that feel as if your prayers for other's salvation isn't being answered; just remember that not everyone will get saved overnight and not everyone will get saved in front of your eyes. Trust in God to be God and to answer your prayers when the time is best.
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As many interesting things as there are in his life, there is one thing in particular that stands out to me. Wrought iron doors
ReplyDeleteGeorge Muller, through his adult life, was praying for five friends for over forty years. The first four, George was able to see come to Christ. After fifty-two years of prayer, his fifth friend came to Christ just after George Muller had died. He was a man of faithful prayer.