God Prints

When Liz decides to open a detective agency, he, Lucille, and Morrie investigate a series of “coincidences” and come to a surprising discovery.

Before You Listen

After you listen

Memory Verse

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart”

Audio Icon   Jeremiah 29:13

Quiz

Reflect

In this episode, Liz and his friends discovered some of the ways God was involved in their lives.

Some people think that God is up in heaven just waiting to give them anything they ask for, like a heavenly vending machine. But God knows what’s best for us, and he has promised to give us everything we need. When we truly trust him, we only want what he wants. That’s called praying for God’s will. The Bible says we can pray about anything (Philippians 4:6). But we should always end our prayers the way Jesus did when he prayed to his Father in heaven. He said, “not as I will, but as you will” (Matthew 26:39). Then we should watch carefully to see how God accomplishes his will in our lives. And when we see things that we know are his will, we should thank him for answering our prayers.

Want to dig deeper and learn about praying for God’s will? Read Matthew 6:9-10, Colossians 1:9, and 1 John 5:14.

Challenge

Think about some of the things you’ve prayed about recently. What was more important to you: that you got what you asked for, or that God was able to work through you to accomplish something good? Get a piece of paper and some crayons or colored pencils, and write out Jesus’ words, “Not as I will, but as you will.” Hang the paper on your wall by your bed to help you remember to always end your prayers that way. Then watch to see how God gives you what you need, and make sure you thank him!