Power of Prayer

[clbent04]

Would anyone mind sharing an experience of when they prayed to God asking for something they were in need of and how it came true?

[seashmore]

Today, I had a customer come to the checkout and was hunting for the right card in his wallet. Don't know why, but I said a silent prayer that he would find it. He did.

Perhaps a more meaningful prayer was one I prayed often after a friend told me he believed that God hated him. To me, that was more heartbreaking than if he had said he didn't believe at all. My prayer was that he would come to know the truth of God's love for him. Two years later, we sang "I Know My Father Lives" (and loves me, too) at his baptism.

The first time I felt an answer to a prayer was my freshman year of high school. I was in the bathroom, running a little late, putting my band uniform on before a football game, and was having zipper problems. I sat down, prayed for help, and tried again. After a little more finagling, it worked.

Whenever I find my phone or keys after a prayer, I offer another one of thanks.

Edited August 11, 2017 by seashmore
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[clbent04]

On 8/10/2017 at 10:52 PM, seashmore said:

Today, I had a customer come to the checkout and was hunting for the right card in his wallet. Don't know why, but I said a silent prayer that he would find it. He did.

Perhaps a more meaningful prayer was one I prayed often after a friend told me he believed that God hated him. To me, that was more heartbreaking than if he had said he didn't believe at all. My prayer was that he would come to know the truth of God's love for him. Two years later, we sang "I Know My Father Lives" (and loves me, too) at his baptism.

The first time I felt an answer to a prayer was my freshman year of high school. I was in the bathroom, running a little late, putting my band uniform on before a football game, and was having zipper problems. I sat down, prayed for help, and tried again. After a little more finagling, it worked.

Whenever I find my phone or keys after a prayer, I offer another one of thanks.

Thanks for sharing. Have you always felt like God answers your prayers? Receiving answers to prayers is something I've struggled with. I'm either not asking God the right questions, I don't pray with enough faith, or I just don't recognize the answers He gives me a lot of times

[Guest]

I wouldn't mind, but many on the board would.

[clbent04]

4 hours ago, Carborendum said:

I wouldn't mind, but many on the board would.

Could you just message me an example of a prayer being answered in your life?  Or anyone else who doesn't want to openly post an example

[seashmore]

12 hours ago, clbent04 said:

Thanks for sharing. Have you always felt like God answers your prayers? Receiving answers to prayers is something I've struggled with. I'm either not asking God the right questions, I don't pray with enough faith, or I just don't recognize the answers He gives me a lot of times

Might I recommend studying the Bible Dictionary topic Prayer? While reading it, look for ways to improve your prayer life so that you can receive more clarity and confidence in your answers. That's one thing that helped me. (Trying with added measure to keep the commandments was another.)

Edited August 13, 2017 by seashmore