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God will confuse us sometimes.
Have you ever prayed and felt confused when God didn’t answer the way you hoped? Maybe you’ve asked for something with all your heart, and God’s answer was "no" or "wait." It can be hard to accept when we don’t get what we want. But did you know that every prayer you’ve prayed has been heard? There’s no such thing as a failed prayer in Heaven. God may not always say "yes," but He always answers. Sometimes His answer is exactly what we need, even when we don’t understand it.
God is like a good Father, seeing the bigger picture when we can’t. He knows what’s best for us. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." When God says "no" - it’s because He’s got a better plan. Have you ever looked back and realized t…
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