When God Says "No"

{This is a follow-up post to "Just Ask!"}

At the end of my post, "Just Ask," I said that "God is waiting, wanting to give us the good things He has in store. All we need to do is ask." Although that is true, it doesn't follow that just because we ask, God  will give us what we asked for.

Sometimes He says "No."

Sometimes the answer is "Yes". Sometimes the answer is "Maybe," or "Wait." But sometimes the answer is "No."

Then what? Do we stop believing in the goodness of God? Is He no longer good, because He said "No"?

The movie, God's Not Dead, popularized the known phrase, "God is good all the time." And added the response of: "And all the time, God is good." However cliche it may sound, the statement still rings true. God is good. All the time. Even in the tough times. Even when He says "No." 

This may be hard for some to believe, but God only has your best interests at heart. 

Really? MY best interests?

I know right?! It's awesome! The God of the universe has your best interests at heart. 

But what about...... You fill in the blank. Any trial, and hardship, anything! And I will still tell you that God has your best interests at heart. Even when He says "No."

Ask Him, then wait patiently for His answer. Whatever it may be. It may not be what you think best - but believe me, God knows best.