No, Thank You

At the gas pump today the on-screen message asks: “Do you want a receipt?” The options: “YES” or “NO, THANKS.” Why is it that only “no” requires a thank-you? That puzzles me. I’m not sure there is an answer, but I’m searching for a lesson in there somewhere…

In the waiting room of life, we can thank God even for the answers to prayer that are “no,” or “wait.” Why? Because God is always in control, and has our best interest in mind. He loves us and cares for us more than we will ever know. “Father, we pray for those among us who are waiting, waiting, waiting for answers to prayer. We pray that they will know your love and care. We pray that as a church family we will help them wait, by showing them your love, and by being faithful in prayer.”