John wrote that in response to a question from Pilate Jesus said: "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world." If Jesus did not fight for the safety of his followers why will he fight for your health and safety? Keep in mind one result of Jesus not fighting was children of his followers died.
What sort of world would it be if God directly intervened, suspending His natural laws, each time we encounter a life-threatening situation? This would render the law system of our planet completely undependable and make life a sphere of hopeless confusion. Such a haphazard system, in fact, would argue more for atheism that it would for theism.
Paul wrote in Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:31-34
Do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Paul wrote in Philippians 4:6-7
… Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Jesus said in Matthew 26:42
"My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done."
Why are we so hesitant to accept what happens…?
For some samples of prayers God will answer see:
http://alumcave.blogspot.com/2011/02/william-barclay-on-prayer.html
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