Tonight my two year old was complaining of a headache. I told him to lie down on the couch and gave him a cup of water, instructing him to drink the whole thing. After his third complaint, I knew he must really be in pain. I asked him if he wanted to take some medicine to help his head stop hurting. He responded, “No, thanks. I just want you to make it better.” Sound familiar? ”God….I have this problem….I don’t want to work through it…please just fix it.”

Sometimes God might choose to miraculously fix our problems and make it all better. But, it’s probably more likely that He will provide us with the tools we need to make a change, the people we need to support us through it, and guidance to lead us down the right path. Action may be required. Maybe some of the prayers we think God is answering with a “No,” He is actually answering with a, “Yes. Here’s how.” The next time you’re in a tough spot, examine your prayers and consider what you’re asking God to do….as well as what He might be asking you to do.