"But without faith it is impossible to be pleasing to him, for he who comes near to God must believe that God exists, and that he is the rewarder of those who seek him." Hebrews 11.6

Years ago, a young boy fell and rubbed his knee. It did not seem serious, but instead of healing, the knee became more and more painful and began to swell. The doctor called in consultation was not reassuring: "I'm afraid we have to cut his leg." And the fever that was still rising seemed to justify this sad diagnosis.

God always acts for our good.

It was then that the family of the young patient decided to turn to God. Father, mother and brothers joined in fervent prayers and begged God to save the sick child.

The next morning the doctor was astounded to find that the swelling was disappearing and that the patient was sleeping normally. Three weeks later, the young boy could walk again, God had healed him. This young boy was called David Dwight Eisenhower. He became the 34th President of the United States on 4 November 1952.

The Gospel tells us : "Ask and you shall receive." Many people can bring evidence of the truth of these words. God always answers, even if it seems to us not, and especially when he does not pray as we wish.

God always acts for our good, but we do not always know what is our good. We must trust him to pray with perseverance and with the certainty that he will respond. He reserves the best for us. His will is pleasant and perfect.

A prayer for today

Thank you Lord. May my faith grow more and more with you ! Give me today to put it to work so that I can see your glory and your fidelity. Amen !

Jean-Louis Gaillard

Source (The Thought of the Day)