What Next After God Says "NO"?

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Most times we get "yes" responses from God, and we are excited about it. Some other times, we get a "wait" response, we take a chill pill, and still feel good. But at some very crucial moments, we receive a fully-blown capital "NO", Ouch!

NOW WHAT NEXT AFTER GOD SAYS NO? Huh?

Lately, I've been getting series of "yes-wait" responses from God, and I've been like, "Yea, God, I don't mind, I'd wait. Thank you." Not bad right? But just recently, I got a really saddening no, and I didn't handle it quite well. Just so you would learn how to handle a "NO", or better prepare oneself for it, I have by the Holy Spirit come up with this list to help better the moment.

1. Dearie, God had made the best decision in that situation for you. Anything else would have been brutal for you. He knows better than you do, and He made a wholesome choice for you. "Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and He knows everything." 1 John 3:20

2. God never makes mistake, and He is never late. When Lazarus, Jesus' friend was sick, word was sent to him to come, but then he didn't show up in time. Martha, Lazarus' sister accused Jesus of being late, and that her brother had died. We all know the rest of the story, Jesus raised a dead man of three days. John 11:38-44. God is never late, OK?

3. Be sincere with God and let Him know exactly how you feel about His "NO". For instance, when God told me no, I told Him how hurt I felt, and I needed Him to make me happy. Let Him know exactly what is on your mind, and you would be surprised at how much comforted you would be. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

4. Tell God to give you a gift. Yeeaa! Gifts have a way of making someone feel better. God decided not to give me something, and simply, I asked Him to replace it with something else. I even went the extra length to request something very funny that I wouldn't dare share right now. The point is, get comfortable with God, and be relaxed with your Father. "If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. If you love me, you will keep my commands" John 14:14-15.

In conclusion, the only person who's got your back is God, so please take and accept His decisions gladly! He loves you more than anybody does, not even yourself. John 3:16
Shalom.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Ther are somtimes wen you hear NO and u will wanna go pray again to confirm. Or one will be thinking it's d devil at work saying NO
29 August 2016 at 23:10
Anonymous said…
God bless u for the piece @ God's baby, it was edifying. Thank you.
Of course when God says No, it's because he knows what we don't know, nd His got His great nd unique plans for us. And no matter what the situation may be, even though the situation may lead to death, God is never too late. Iz always in Time. He has d power to bring to life dead hopes nd put a smile on dt wet nd depressed face.
29 August 2016 at 23:26
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