It's awesome to hear what Isaiah says to Hezekiah after he prayed. It's good news. In verse 20 Isaiah says, "Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel," reaffirming who God is, "'Because you have prayed to Me..., I have heard you.'" That is just an encouragement that God does answer prayer. He doesn't just let it sit out in the air somewhere collecting "dust." God does some truly amazing things with it.
In this instance God seems to say, "Do you know who you're dealing with?" And the Lord let's Hezekiah know who's in control. "Have you not heard? Long ago I did it; From ancient times I planned it." That's the second thing I notice here. God totally vanquishes any doubts to who the Master is. It's my Father in Heaven.
About three and a half, almost four, years ago, the guys in my college class started praying for women to come to class. We weren't desperate or anything. There were just guys in our class. Well, there was Paul's wife, but she doesn't count. We wanted to hear other opinions on what we were talking about. Something other than just the male perspective.
So just about when I was getting tired of praying for some variety and growth in number, and when I was looking to God and only Him, He answered our prayers. I didn't see it at first because the young ladies He brought to our church were just "church hopping", looking for a place to call their church home. I hoped and prayed a particular one would stay. But like two weeks went by. The other one came back, but I was sad. I guess God didn't mean for her to be here.
But she did come back, after like two or three weeks. It was an eternity. I started to get to know her. We had some of the same interests. She wasn't a complete mirror of me. Good! Because I couldn't deal with an exact replica of myself. Sometimes I even annoy myself. She was refreshing. She challenged me spiritually. She was energtic and funny. She was athletic. She was smart. And to top it all off - I have to admit it was the first thing I noticed - she was beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous. I knew why God had brought her to my church, at least one reason anyway. And though I fought the thought because I thought God had called me to be single, I couldn't help but love her.
Today, we have been together almost one year and two months. The anniversary is this Saturday. I love her so much. She helps me out in so many ways, and encourages me. I pray I do the same for her. She is such a blessing in my life and I thank God every day for her. He has had His hand in this from the very beginning, even before I knew her or before I had started praying. He knew what I needed and who, out of everyone in the entire world, would help me get there. I love you, Jess. And I love You, Lord, and I thank You.

May my story of how You have worked in my life bring glory to Your Name alone. Amen.