Have Been vs Has Been

2/25/03 Our Father, we thank you for the opportunity of prayer – to stand and join together in giving thanks for this day and the blessings we often take for granted. Remind us that many of our prayers have been answered and that in these days of uncertainty there is reason for Hope. Continue to guide those who would guide us. Amen

Looking back we see where what we prayed about has come to fruition. We don’t always recall that this was something we prayed about. Prayer answers that take a very long time are in a different category altogether. I need reminding of where they came from. What rabbit trail they emanated off of.

A “has been” has such a different meaning. There is a layer of dust that has to be blown off the realization that this was a prayer of mine. The need was real.

But now, it is time to let go. It has been answered.