“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun” – Psalm 37:4-6
Everyone has goals in life and some we can reach on our own, but some take a little more help. There are things that we desire that only God can give us. When things are not going our way and we are turning to God for help, but He does not seem to hear us, we start to get discouraged. We feel as if He is not there for us or does not care to help us, but that is not true. He hears you and he knows the desires of your heart. He will give you everything you desire when the time is right.
Turn Your Thoughts Into Prayer
When there are things that we want in life, they tend to consume our thoughts. We start to obsessively think about the things we want most and it starts to take up a lot of our time, energy and thought. Turn that obsessive thought into prayer. Give it to God and let Him take care of it. Stop worrying and trying to achieve everything on your own and ask God for help.
Turn Your Fear Into Faith
When we are faced with difficult situations and things that give us stress and anxiety, we start to panic. We do not really know what to do or how to move forward or how to turn those difficult situations around. The first step is to take that fear and turn it into faith. Give God your problems and have faith in Him that He will help turn things around because He is the God that is capable of moving mountains, He can help you get through anything.
Give Him Your Anxiety
It is in our human nature to stress over the little things. Even the smallest of situations give us anxiety, and it may seem stupid for giving those small things to God. He wants to know what gives us anxiety, no matter how big or how small; he is always there to help you and get you through anything and everything that is bothering you.
He Hears Your Prayers
Whatever it is you are wanting, whatever you are asking Him for, He hears you. If He does not seem to be answering, do not give up. Everything will happen in His timing. God knows what is best for you and He hears the desires of your heart. He will give you the desires of your heart when the time is right. Have patience and trust in the Lord.
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FAQs
Some commentators suggest this statement could be interpreted to mean the Lord will place into our hearts those desires which are godly. In other words, when we delight in God, He makes us want what He wants (Romans 12:2; Galatians 5:16–24).
How do you have God give you all the desires of your heart? ›
The more time you spend with God—seeking Him and obeying His Word—the more certain you will be that your heart's desires match His will. In fact, when you follow Him, He puts those desires in your heart (Psalm 37:4). They become in sync with His will.
How do you know if God put a desire in your heart? ›
The more time you spend in the Word of God, the quicker you will recognize His voice and hear from Him regarding your heart's desires. Whenever your heart's desires are God's will for you—it will require that you depend on Him. Spend time in prayer, ask Him to reveal His will to you, and have ears to hear.
What does the Bible say about God knowing the desires of your heart? ›
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
What are examples of heart desires? ›
- To be understood; understand others.
- To be accepted, accept others.
- To be desired; desire others.
- To be respected; respect others.
God desires His people to be saved, and He desires to have us spend eternity with Him. And as we know, nothing is powerful enough to stop what God has planned.
Can God change the desires of your heart? ›
God does not anesthetize us; he redirects our desire. The Holy Spirit works to change the something, as he leads us with an intimate hand. The desires of the heart are not unchangeable. God never promises to give you what you want, to meet your felt needs and longings.
What is the biblical definition of desire? ›
de-zir': The verb "to desire" in the Scriptures usually means "to long for," "to ask for," "to demand," and may be used in a good or bad sense (compare Deuteronomy 7:25 the King James Version). the Revised Version (British and American) frequently renders the more literal meaning of the Hebrew.
How do you know what your heart wants? ›
Listen to your heart.
You may want to ask yourself a question, such as "what am I feeling under the surface right now?" Wait a while after you ask the question to see if a response bubbles up from your heart. This kind of practice will help your heart, and your inner desire, express itself.
What are the signs that God is calling you? ›
7 signs that god is calling you.
- You feel a deeper desire to get closer to god. ...
- God will start to remove people from your life. ...
- You receive repetitive messages. ...
- You feel the Holy Spirit. ...
- You feel unfulfilled in your current life. ...
- You feel called to a higher purpose.
In the Bible, just like in life, desires can be good or evil. You can have a desire for water to drink, which is a good desire. Or you can have a desire to get drunk, which is an evil desire.
How do I know what God wants for me? ›
The most obvious answer to the question, “How can I know God's will for my life?” is to ask Him. Turn to God in prayer and ask Him what He wants you to do. God wants you to go through the process of seeking His will without believing the lie that He is trying to hide it from you.
Does God speak to us through our desires? ›
Sometimes the Lord can speak to you through your own desires. If you are in a solid relationship with the Lord, spending time with Him regularly and practicing hearing His voice, He will use your own desires to lead you. This verse doesn't mean that God will give you everything your flesh wants.
How do I purify my heart for God? ›
When we resist the devil, mourn for our sin, and humbly draw near to God in submission, our Father is always faithful to forgive and cleanse us. Confession and repentance are like a spiritual shower that washes away the filth of sin so we can be clean and renewed (1 John 1:9).
Does God know about our needs and desires? ›
God does know what we need. God tells us in Matthew 6:8, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” But in the next verses he tells us to pray for our needs. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God commands us to pray continually. That means to pray a lot!
Can I ask God for what I want? ›
We just have to remember we serve a God who can do infinitely more than we could ask or imagine. We just have to stop limiting him and give ourselves the freedom to ask for those big things. After all, he's told us to do this.
