My answer? Yes!
How can I be so sure? There was one simple word on a sign.
Giraffe.
Proof that God does hear our prayers.
Do you want to hear this story?
I am warning you, it’s a little – bizarre. But… that’s why I’m telling it.
So here it is…
One morning I had a prayerful conversation with God. I asked to see a living, breathing, free giraffe. (Not in a zoo.)
Well, of course, I could hop on a plane and go to Africa to catch a glimpse of one. That is if I liked to travel and had the money.
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And I wanted to see a giraffe – in my “backyard”.
I reasoned God can do anything, so why not ask for a Giraffe sighting in New England?
But I’m pretty sure that was a stretch. Giraffes weren’t created to live here. We have bears and bobcats, possums and coyotes…not giraffes.
I didn’t really expect to see a Giraffe in my backyard or on my way to work.
I was okay with that. In fact, if I saw a real-life giraffe outside my window or when I was driving down the road? I’d kinda freak out.
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I went about my day, forgetting about the outrageous request. Until I saw the sign.
Giraffe
It was so random – kind of bizarre
It was as if God was saying to me – “I won’t let a giraffe roam free in the wilds of New England”. But I want you to know I hear you.
It removed any doubt that God heard all my prayers, from the silly to the serious. He hears yours and mine.
And God will answer your prayers – in His way and in His perfect timing.
After all – I did see a “Giraffe” on my way to work 🙂
You see? It was a seed of love from God.
I never have to wonder if God is hearing my prayers anymore and I know He is working all things for good. (Romans 8:28) Even when things seem to be at a standstill.
God is listening – Pray without Ceasing.
Until next time, enjoy your day and the journey
Adele
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I believe that some of the faithful need reassurances of God’s realness and omnipotence. But being rooted in faith I have not found a need to test God’s presence in my life. I know without doubt God hears my prayers whether they are answered in the time I want them answered. There are so many examples I can point at to God is ever present and hears my thoughts and prayers. I’m glad your faith has been reaffirmed.
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Mary
Thanks for sharing your testimony. It will help others that stop by.
Like you, I have many events in my life that show me God hears all of my prayers. This giraffe story is but one, and I wanted to share a light-hearted, upbeat story this week.
Again, thank you for your testimony of faith.
Del
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Giraffes are my favorite animal. But maybe my computer isn’t showing me your entire post because I don’t understand what the sign was that you saw as you went about your day.
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My favorite animal too! I have a huge collection of them.
The sign was one of those business signs – and just had the word “Giraffe” on it.
when I saw it, I remembered the morning ‘conversation with God’ and thought how “coincidental” that someone chose that day to put Giraffe on their sign. I hope that answers your question.
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