The meaning of wish to feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable; want something that cannot or probably will not happen: "we wished for peace"

The word wish is in the Bible 209 times.

Have you ever stood in front of a fountain, taken a coin, uttered words in your head that seemed to be in your heart... Closed your eyes... and flipped the coin and with a deliberate slow-motion the coin travels through the air to hit the water and slowly sink and landing at the bottom... 

We held our breath and watched it with a deep hope that our wish will come true!! 

As I studied this word I wondered if a wish and a prayer had similar thoughts. 

I believe they start out very similar. We express a hidden desire of the heart ... But a wish is directed to the universe... Prayer is directed to the one who created the universe.  In our quest to have hope we find we need to give our request to something bigger than ourselves... Something bigger that can deliver something we may not have any control over. I know many make many wishes and even pray to the universe?   This gives me pause... 

I see the universe like this ... I look out over a sea of people.. unsure who they are? Will they listen to my heart's desires when they don’t even know me? Hmm maybe? 

Or do I send my heartfelt wish or prayer to the one who created the universe the one who created me? The one who knows me better than I know myself? The one who loves me! The one who has done nothing but wanted the best for me?  

So for all of you who wish or pray to the universe, I respect your thoughts but I urge you... Find the one who created the universe... have a personal one on one conversation with the one who created you! The one who loves you.. it truly is a game-changer !!! 

So as you flip that coin and it hits the water you can thank your creator for giving you His undivided attention... His love and for giving you the gift of the universe.. it truly is a marvel !!!! Just imagine if we marvel at the universe and its vastness and beauty.. what will we think when we stand before His awesomeness!!! I am sure He will take our breath away !!! Just Wow !! I wishing for..... 

It’s Him, It’s always Him. 

Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay. Job 33:6 

Photography & Written by Lori Garner 

Bible Verses from KJV, ESV / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring music from YouTube

Point Of Grace - I Wish (Video)