We never know how God will answer our prayers, but we can expect that He will get us involved in His plan for the answer. If we are true intercessors, we must be ready to take part in God’s work on behalf of the people for whom we pray.
If you want to hear God's voice clearly and you are uncertain, then remain in His presence until He changes this uncertainty. Often much can happen during this waiting for the Lord. Sometimes, He changes pride into humility; doubt into faith and peace; sometimes lust into purity. The Lord can and will do it.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of being patient and present in God's presence to overcome uncertainty and inner struggles.
In this quote, Corrie Ten Boom encourages individuals to remain in the presence of God when faced with uncertainty and doubt. She highlights that through this patience and devotion, God has the power to transform negative traits like pride and doubt into positive attributes such as humility and faith. This waiting period is not just a time of inactivity, but a profound opportunity for spiritual growth and inner change, demonstrating God's transformative influence in our lives.
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This quote can be shared during a church service to emphasize the importance of waiting on God.
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