My God Answers Prayer

God is so good.  He knew exactly what I needed and he provided.

Things I've been struggling with:

• Choosing to obey God instead of choosing my selfish desires.  
• Knowing how to hear God's voice/ knowing if what I think is impression from God actually IS from God.
• Overcoming strongholds/ changing my lifestyle.

Guess what!  This book I received from Moody Radio addresses all three of these concerns!  The book is The 10 Second Rule by Clare De Graaf.  You can read more about it here: http://www.claredegraaf.com/10-second-rule/

Yesterday, before I got the book, I spent some time really talking to God about how frustrated I am with myself.  I find it SO difficult to actually DO what I know I should.  I so often will choose what is easier, or more convenient, or more fun over what I know I should do... what I know God wants me to do.  I prayed to God, "I don't know how to force myself to do the right thing!  Change my heart, Lord!"  

I want to be someone to whom the Lord can send an impression from the Holy Spirit and I will obey.  "God, because I'm so broken, how do I know if any impressions I get come from you or from my own mind?  You're going to have to teach, me Lord.  Make it obvious for me."

It was not even an hour later when I received the book.  Just so you have an idea of how perfect this book is for this time in my life, let me give you a few chapter titles: Dueling Voices, Listening to the Voice of God, The Power of Small Beginnings, Why Your Simple Obedience Matters, From a Rule to a Lifestyle.  I haven't finished the book yet, but man-oh-man, what I've read so far has spoken to my heart.

I am not under any delusions that this book will have all of the answers.  But I'm excited about the possiblity that it will help me address those specific problems I'm dealing with and help me understand how to apply what i learn from the Bible to my life.

I am just in awe of how God knew exactly what I needed, and set into play the solution at just the right time.  God is so good!