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"I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you…" Daniel 2:23 (NIV) On a trip to a place where some of my ancestors lived – Ireland – I participated in an international prayer retreat. The other people I met at the retreat shared the same goal as I did: to learn more from God. We traveled from many different nations to pray together, asking for God's wisdom and power in our lives and our world. In his generosity, God gave us the knowledge and discernment we asked of him. I felt connected to everyone else in God's great family – from the other retreat participants to ancestors who had shared my faith – as I prayed. God answered our prayers in such wonderful ways that I couldn't contain my excitement on my last evening at the retreat center. I went for a walk around the grounds and found myself skipping down the trails like a child, praising God for all the loving answers he had given us after we asked him to teach us. In Daniel 2:23, we witness a moment of gratitude for God's eternal generosity. Daniel, faced with a challenging situation, turns to God for wisdom and power. God's response is quick and generous, providing not only the revelation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream but also its interpretation. This act of divine generosity highlights a timeless truth: God always gives us whatever we need, whenever we need it. Daniel's experience is a powerful reminder that our eternal God's resources are limitless, and his willingness to give us what we need is boundless. When we trust in God, we can be assured that he will provide exactly what we need at the right moment. Just as God granted Daniel wisdom and power in his time of need, God promises to meet our needs. Whether we seek wisdom, strength, comfort, or guidance, we can count on God's generosity. When we face complex decisions or challenging situations, God offers us the wisdom we need. Like Daniel, who received divine insight into the king's dream, we can receive clarity and understanding directly from God when we seek his guidance. In moments of weakness, God's strength sustains us. When we feel overwhelmed or incapable, we can rely on God's strength to carry us through. God's generous provision also includes comfort in challenging circumstances. When we are in pain, God is with us, giving us peace. We often need God's guidance, and when we ask for it, God leads us to find and fulfill his purposes for us. No matter what we need, we can trust that God will provide it in any situation. God's timing is perfect. Daniel received the revelation at the precise moment it was needed. This teaches us to trust in God's timing, knowing that he is aware of our circumstances and will act at the right time. Often, we may feel anxious or impatient, wanting immediate answers or solutions. However, God sees the bigger picture and knows the best moment to intervene. God's delays are not denials. Instead, they're purposeful pauses that prepare us for what is to come. By waiting on God, we learn patience and develop deeper faith. Trusting in God's timing means believing that he knows what is best for us and that his provision will come at the most beneficial moment. | 
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