On unanswered prayers & keeping the faith

i just heard some news that shocked me a bit. but surprisingly, out of the mixed feelings that i'm dealing with at the moment, one stood out --- relief.

relief that it was not me. relief that i had the opportunity to get out of a possible life-altering situation. relief that God did not answer my prayers with a YES at that time.

God definitely knows what's best for me. He doesn't give me what i thought i wanted and/or needed at that time because He knew better. He ALWAYS does.

And with that in mind, i strongly believe that my present circumstance is of no exception. That He has reasons which i may not understand right now, but would definitely be an "aha!" moment soon. And this knowledge together with continuous kneeling, eases the storms within me, calms my worried soul.

So, despite the disturbing questions that hammer my everyday thoughts, my heart, without the slightest hint of doubt, happily screams: "Yes Lord, I will be still, for I know that You are God."