Do you ever ask God for a sign?
A sign for anything. A sign that things will be ok, a sign that you are doing the right thing?
A sign to show that He is there?
As far as I can see, the bible does not show asking for signs in a very good light, for the most part. But then there a few mentions for the pro argument
Asking God for a sign just to test him, is a definite no-no. It’s not God’s party trick.
I don’t ask for miracles when I pray to God for help. Mostly I’m just hoping that I’m doing the right thing in life, and ask Him to nudge me along the right path, if I’m going a little off the map.
Some days, though, when things seem hopeless, and I struggle with everything, I do ask for some ‘sign’ that He is with me, that He is there.
Now. I know He is. Because I believe, I have faith. And I trust in Him. I’m not asking for lightning bolts, or alarm bells. Just something, anything, to tell me that I’m right, and that I’m going reasonably ok with life.
Is that wrong? I don’t know.
On days when my anxiety and general mental health is on the down side, I do plead with God for help. To show me the way through. And he always does. I always come out the other side. Prayer really does bring calm and peace most of the time.
Maybe that’s the sign. At my lowest points, when I can do nothing but beg The Lord for help, strength, support, He brings me peace.
Is this God’s sign that He is with me?
It might just be. And for that, I am unbelievably grateful.
Words for today.
‘If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.’ John 15:7
‘Ask for a sign of the Lord your God; let it be as deep as Sheol or high as heaven.’ Isaiah 7:11
Dear Lord, it’s Me again 