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Sometimes the Lord delays His answer to our prayers in order to do a holy work in us—a work that can only be accomplished if we spend time in His presence. Unfortunately we may not be willing to spend extended time in His presence unless our backs are against the wall. Knowing this, the Lord delays His “answers” until He has had time to do His holy work in us.
“God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.”
— Hebrews 12:10 (NIV 1984)
Lord Jesus, if the only way You can get us to spend time with You is to put our backs against the wall do it! Do it no matter how uncomfortable it is for me. Do it no matter how loudly I protest. Do it because more than anything I want You to do Your holy work in me. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.