I prayed the Lord would renew my heart in a specific way. I prayed that He would make my heart match His. In my human mind the answer would be clear and swift because it was a “good” prayer. It was a “good” request.

My mind is not the Lord’s mind. He clearly closed a door and yet I didn’t swiftly or clearly feel the renewal I had prayed for. I still don’t.

I prayed the Lord would renew my heart. He didn’t answer the way I expected, but He is making me new. Deepening my understanding and knowledge. Teaching me about faith and His love. Renewal of my heart and mind.

It isn’t swift. It isn’t clear.

But it’s good.