Tomorrow?

This weekend I have been sicker than I have been for over 30 years. I came down with the flu. Every single cell in my body seems to be crying in pain and I am not ashamed to confess, that this pain has actually literally made me cry.

However, I did not share that with anyone outside my family, until my husband requested prayer for me in several prayer groups.

Now with that being said I have noticed a few similarities to my morning scripture that I would like to share with you.

Even though I was extremely sick (no one knew) I was asked specifically by 3 different people to pray to God on their behalf for their loved ones. And I absolutely did that. I welcome the chance to pray for someone else.

In my reading this morning, from Exodus chapter 8, Pharaoh asked Moses to "Plead with The Lord" on his behalf.

“Then Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron and said, “Plead with the Lord to take away the frogs from me and from my people, and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the Lord.””

Exodus 8:8 ESV

He recognized that Moses had "connections" to the Lord. And he asked for prayer. 

When someone asks you for prayer, they are saying that they recognize that you have "connections" with God and they seek access to Him through you.

So I was praying for others that also had the flu. I could definitely relate and knew how to pray for them specifically because I related to their pain and misery.

Later I received word from one of my friends that prayers indeed helped and her household was beginning to feel better.

So I prayed to God for myself. I asked Him that if it be His will to make me better I would appreciate if He could do it by tomorrow so I can go to work. I can't really afford to miss a day due to being sick.

I was willing to be sick on the weekend, just heal me tomorrow.

Wow.

Now back to my morning reading....

“Moses said to Pharaoh, "Have it your way. When should I pray for you and your officials and your people to remove the frogs from your houses, courtyards, and fields? They’ll stay only in the Nile." Pharaoh said, "Tomorrow!" Moses said, "Just as you say! That way you will know that there is no one like the LORD our God.”

Exodus 8:9-10 CEB

Pharaoh, who is in the midst of a PLAGUE (infestation) of frogs, frogs everywhere, when asked when he wanted them gone, said, "Tomorrow!!!"

Why did he say that? 

Why did I ask to be better by tomorrow instead of asking to be better now? 

Why do we say, "Tomorrow I'll diet," or "Tomorrow I'll start saving money." Or "Tomorrow I'll give up my sin." Or "Tomorrow..." whatever?

Why do we want one more night with the frogs?

God said in verse 1 of chapter 8 of Exodus:

“Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and say to him, 'Thus says the LORD, "Let My people go, that they may serve Me.”

You see, God knows His people. He could tell His people apart from the people under Pharaoh's rule. And even still, God knows His people. He wants His people set free from our bondage so that we can serve Him.

Whatever it is that is holding you, keeping you, entangling you, break free in Christ. Claim your victory and start saying, Today!

Because of Christ- Today I can. Today I will.

PS Pray for to be better- today. 🤗

And how can I pray for you?