impossible prayers

have you ever prayed an impossible prayer? I do all the time. The kind of prayers even christians would think are crazy...God won't answer that prayer. But all things are possible with him.

I believe the LORD wants us to pray for anything our heart cries out for...even if it seems stupid. Children can ask their parents for anything and he's my Heavenly Father. Children don't always get what they want because parents know better. They can see the bigger picture and sometimes the answer has to be NO. But that doesn't stop a child from asking.

If Jesus said we are to be like little children in attitude then I think this is one of those ways we can emulate children. To be bold and ask for anything without fear. They don't hesitate and think oh but they might say NO, what are the ramifications of such a prayer. Just like those children who tried to push forward to see Jesus, I want to do the same.

They are much more positive and think what if... or if only... My Dad can make this happen, he can do anything, I'll ask him. They seem to think nothing is too hard for their parents.

That's me with the LORD....The LORD might say YES, he can make this happen, he can do anything. If he says NO then fine. But there's only one way to find out.

My current impossible prayer - to save children from evil - from child abuse, from poverty, from sickness. To rescue them from detrimental situations that they are powerless to change.

It breaks my heart that children are born into families and environments that steal their future. How are they meant to cope? Children that die horrific deaths will spend eternity loved by their Creator but why must they suffer at all?? I know I'm childish in thinking God can make exceptions to the sin rule. But he said i could ask him for anything. So i will ask. Always ask.

I am the child, the LORD is my heavenly Father. I can't work it out, but he can. If it's possible then he can do it. The LORD can find a way. I can't see how but it's not for me to work out - that's the LORD'S job. And if it's possible then he will make it so.

And i know that people who read this will say 'but it's not possible so just forget about it'. But i can't. i am reminded every day of a child who needs prayer.