Sleepless Nights

For the last few nights I've had trouble sleeping. I lay in the bed and toss and turn. I can't seem to shut my mind down. So I've been really praying and calling out to God about Hannah's adoption. I've confessed to Him my frustration at not knowing what to do and not hearing a clear answer. I've asked for Him to just speak to me the way to go and make it so clear that I can't possibly mistake the direction. I've even confessed that I want His will to be done as long as it aligns with my will. But still no answer. Last night I was even beginning to wonder if He was listening to me anymore. But He is faithful and when I opened my devotion this morning He reminded me He is listening. Here's how it started:

God, I've been praying about the same issue for a long time, but nothing seems to be happening. I honestly don't know what to do about it, and sometimes I feel like giving up. Do my prayers make a difference? Are you listening when I pray?

How awesome that the very next morning after my many sleepless nights, God would have this devotion prepared!

Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. (Romans 12:12) Thank you, God, for my answer.