Hey lovelies,
I hope you had beautiful Easter breaks 🙂
I just got back from the beautiful Switzerland where I attended the Easter Meetings hosted in a village called Leysin, which is about two hours from Geneva and known for its gorgeous Alpine views.
I went with some friends to share in the experience, and it was absolutely beautiful. The Word, the sermons—they were so powerful. The fellowship with young believers from across the world was deeply encouraging.
While I was there, I really felt what a privilege it is to be called the Bride of Jesus Christ. It was so refreshing to see genuine believers holding onto their faith, especially in a world where the enemy is attacking from every side. Despite everything happening in the world, there are still believers who are calling on God and desiring to honour Him. It was beautiful.
As for the speakers, we had Brother Donny Reagan from Johnson City, Tennessee; Brother Tom Rae from Cloverdale, Canada; Brother Wayne Lawson from Ohio, USA; and of course, the host pastor, Brother David Mayeur.
Every message was impactful, but one sermon really stood out to me—and it’s what inspired this blog post: When God Says No by Bro Donny Reagan.
As Christians, we often focus on the highlights—the answered prayers, the miracles, the testimonies of God’s goodness. And yes, God is good. But sometimes, God says no. Brother Donny shared something very personal. He spoke about how his daughter passed away last year. He had believed, prayed, and expected God to heal her. People all over the world were praying. He really thought God would say “yes”—that she would live. But she didn’t. God said “no.”
It was painful. It’s always painful when you pray for something you desperately want, and it doesn’t happen. But Brother Donny reminded us that “no” is still an answer. An answered prayer isn’t just a “yes”—it can also be “no,” or “not now,” or “wait.” Sometimes, God is trying to prove His Word in our lives.
He wants to see: Even if I don’t give her this thing now, will she still serve Me? Will he still honour My Word? Will they still call upon My Name?
Remember Job? The devil said to God, “Of course Job worships You—look how blessed he is.” And God responded with so much confidence in Job’s faith: “Take everything from him, and watch. He’ll still honour Me.” And Job did. God proved His Word through Job.
As Christians—especially as Christian women—we must remember we are here on assignment. We’re not here just for our own desires or comfort. We are here to fulfil God’s purpose, to serve Him. Everything He allows in our lives, including disappointments and delays, is designed to bring us closer to Him. It’s for His pleasure and His purpose.
Sometimes He says no because He knows we’re not ready. Sometimes He’s moulding us, refining our character, shaping our faith. We have to trust that He knows best—that He is a good, good Father whose intentions are always pure. His thoughts toward us are good, to bring us to an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11 KJV)
It was refreshing to hear such a respected minister be so transparent and honest about how painful it is when God says no. But it’s through those “no’s” that God proves His Word in our lives. He can say of us, “These are My children. They still trust Me. They still serve Me.”
And when we respond with the right attitude, God is proud. God is more concerned about our character than our comfort.
Brother Donny reminded us that it’s okay to be honest with God. It’s okay to say, “God, I’m angry. I’m disappointed.” Even Jesus, on the cross, cried out, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done” (Luke 22:42 KJV) If Jesus could express such discomfort, how much more us?
But the key is: What is your attitude afterwards? Will you still say, “God, I will serve You in spite of this. I will still honour You, despite the heartbreak, the disappointment, the grief, the loss”?
That’s what counts. That’s what God looks at. Yes, you can have moments of sadness, frustration—even anger. The Bible says, “Be angry, but sin not.” (Ephesians 4:26 KJV )God knew we would get angry sometimes. Look at David in the Psalms—he was honest with God about everything he felt. But the key is to not sin. What do we do with the anger? What do we do with our disappiontment?
So, I just want to remind you today: Sometimes God says no. That’s an answered prayer. NO is an answer. But it’s still for your good. It’s still for His glory. We are not here for ourselves—we are here on earth for Him, for His purpose.
Let me know in the comments—have you ever experienced a time when God said NO in your life? How did you deal with it? Let’s share and encourage one another.
