It is usually our hindsight that lets us know. Until we have a clear understanding that God has said “no”, we “keep on praying.” One of the great prayer warriors was George Muller who lived in the 19th century. He was an English evangelist and philanthropist, a man of faith and prayer, who established orphanages in Bristol, England. He ran the orphanages with God’s provision but he never asked anyone for anything EXCEPT God in prayer. He provided for thousands of orphans in that manner for many years. But he prayed for other things too. Once a reporter knew that he had prayed for the conversion of a certain man for many years to know avail. He asked Mr. Muller if he had ever had a prayer that wasn’t answered. George Muller answered “Never!” It was at George Muller’s funeral that the man for whom he had prayed 53 years accepted Christ.
Until you have a clear “no”, keep on praying!
-David Corts
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