I have heard that God blesses and rewards people are these blessings for on earth or in heaven or both? I prayed to God because I was not able to have something I truly desired and I gave God the core of my being and gave him my best and asked him to reward me for doing this, the reward I would like is not so much temporal or material but to ask God to reveal to me the reason why I could not have kids, is it wrong to ask God for rewards? The last thing I want to be is arrogant before the Lord.
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2007-02-21 07:05:29 · 6 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The first mistake you made was sharing the reward with others that you asked God for, that becomes your reward, he tells us to pray in private in your closet, and you do not share what he has given unto you, I know this to be true because he has given me all that I have asked for. May God bless you and I pray he will answer your prayers.
2007-02-21 07:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, God knows if you are truly humble and sincere in your prayers, and I am sure the Lord will reveal to you why things do not happen the way you want---remember He is taking care of you. Maybe something bad would happen if you were to get pregnant right now--it is not in His timing. So please trust Him.
The rewards the Bible speaks of we do not know of yet--for they will be revealed once we are with him in Heaven, He will reward each one accordingly---Ephesians 6:8
because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
Colossians 3:24
since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
-There are many verses on rewards- And yes Jesus does reward us even today! He blesses us continually when we seek Him and honor Him. And it is always for the best what He does. I cannot imagine my life without Him. But our greatest reward is HIM! Amen?
2007-02-21 15:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many many blessings can come now but the vast majority of them will come after the Great Day of God the Almighty.
It is not wrong to want good things from God, nor is it wrong to ask for some things. It might help you to know that God has a time table, a schedule and he does things in an orderly fashion. For instance, we do not put on our shoes and then our socks, do we? That is out of order.
It is similar with God. To illustrate, he promises to resurrect all those in the memorial tombs. But if he were to do that now, they would be brought back to a world of pain and misery. And they would be subject to death all over again. No, he will rid this earth of all wickedness and wicked people first, restore paradise to earth and then the resurrection can begin. We will welcome back loved ones to a life of peace and security.
You know, you can have those kids in that paradise. I long to have babies as well. I look forward to doing so myself.
Those blessings to which you refer are for heaven and for earth.
Hannah J Paul
2007-02-21 15:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bible says that seek ye first the Kingdom of God an all these other things shall be added unto you. I would get so wrapped up in God taht I would forget my needs. If you delight yourself in God He'll give you the desires of your heart. You don't have to beg Him for things He knows what you need, but make sure you're not performing for God. When I say performing I mean doingthings to be rewarded. But when you do them do them out of your spirit and do them truthfully. If you feel like you're getting arrogant in God ask Him for humility. He wants the best for us, and you'll get pregnant too. Believe in Sarah. Sarah didn't think she would ever have Issac, she even laughed at God, but God proved her wrong.
2007-02-23 12:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by Nish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can not of course answer for God as to why you can not concieve... But, generaly, one should not ask for "rewards"... the commission of those of TheChurch is to spread The Good News... One way is to live a life that is a good example... in what ever life may turn out for us.... be about God's business as best you can and do not concern yourself with what is in it for you... try to learn, as best you can, all that you can of God's Word and Will for you and for The Church... then strive to do all youcan to achieve His Will... not yours..... And may God Bless you as well.
2007-02-21 15:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coupons in the back for up to 50% off meals at your favorite restaurants are nice rewards.
2007-02-21 15:11:17 · answer #6 · answered by Murazor 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋