I'm noting a personal experience here. More than once, I have had an unusually encouraging and prosperous day, only to find out that my bishop has prayed for me on that day. What of that?
First, it certainly makes me have greater respect for my bishop! God hears his prayers - and they make a difference! I trust they are doing the same for my fellow clergy as well.
Second, I note the kind of encouragement that comes to me on those days. If this is God answering someone's prayers for me, then surely the kinds of things I'm encouraged about are things that the Lord wants me doing. Such encouragements are important for me, for it's easy for me to feel lost about my life vocationally. There are several reasons for that, of course, but it's a life-long affliction, actually. But what I'm considering today is that these answers to my bishop's prayers are perhaps a way that God is whispering behind me, "this is the way, walk therein (Isaiah 30:21)."
It makes sense. What do you think? Have you had a similar experience?
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