God and Answered Prayer

I recently had a small pity party and cried out to God.

“Why? Why, at 51 years old, having raised 3 boys of my own, and having 3 grandchildren, have You given me an 11-year- old to raise? My youngest boy is 25 years old, God. I wanted some time with my husband…ALONE! Why have You done this?”

After my little party I went on about my daily business.

Within half an hour, God got back with me on my question.

A good friend of mine, out of the blue, asked me if I’d mind if she told me about a personal observation she had concerning the events in my life recently.

“I’ve been thinking. You raised one son and two stepsons that you called your own. Now God has given you an 11-year-old to raise. I wondered why He would do that. Then I realized, He must think you did a pretty good job with the other three…”

I gave her a somewhat startled look, and then told her that God had just used her to answer a question I’d asked Him just a very short time ago. She immediately teared up.

“Why are you crying,” I asked.

She replied, “All week I’ve been praying and asking God to use me and allow me to be an encouragement to someone and lift their spirits.”

I couldn’t help but smile. God had answered both prayers at the same time.

He’s good.