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Two years ago, my son was a brand new kindergartner. He was excited to enter the big kid school and even though tears flowed from my eyes the first day, I rejoiced in the fact he was growing.
My son, who shows me God answers prayers
He stopped wanting to go to school about a month in. Upon asking him why, he said he didn’t like recess time.
“Why not?”
He stared at the ground. “No one will play with me. I hide inside the tunnel until it’s over.”
My throat tightened. Tears scorched my eyes. I pictured him huddled, alone, feeling rejected.
“Why don’t you try to find someone else who doesn’t have anyone to play with tomorrow?”
After tucking him in that night, I prayed to God. “Please, bring him a special friend. Don’t let him feel alone, Jesus. Bring a godly friend into his life.”
School went on. In first grade he seemed much more adjusted and happy. He informed me he now had a best friend. A new boy had moved into his class.
“That’s great, son.” Weeks rolled on. I met the new boy and his family. They attended one of the local churches in our town.
One afternoon, months after my son’s new friend’s arrival, it hit me.
God had answered my prayer. He’d sent my son a special godly friend. And I hadn’t even realized it.
Tears, happy ones, rolled down my cheeks.
God always looks out for His children. It may take time, but He never returns our prayers empty handed.
Keep praying. And look at the situations in your life. You may find a surprise treasure, an answered prayer you’d overlooked.
Has God answered a prayer you thought was long forgotten? How has God answered your prayers?
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I’m often reminded of that verse in Daniel that says something to the effect of, “The moment you started to pray, your prayer was answered.” It just took the angel awhile to get back to Daniel on it! Sometimes it seems like we’re praying our heads off about something and we see NO MOVEMENT, often for years. And then, when something happens, we realize God had His hands all over it from the start! Great post, and glad he found a friend!
Great reminder and verse, Heather! God is always present, even when we don’t see Him. I’m glad he found his friend, too.
What a sweet story of how God does indeed answer prayers! Thanks, Melissa. And yes- God is so faithful in answering my prayers- even the ones that seem to take forever to be answered. It is a reminder that His timing is always perfect!
Becky, I’m learning more and more to trust His timing. At times, it’s so hard to wait, but He is faithful.
Oh my gosh, I cannot even tell you how this just hit home! I have been trying for weeks to get my daughter into an online program they run through our public school system here. She is miserable at school and it is a battle every morning. This morning I was so stressed out about it I was almost crying on the way to work. I decided to check one more time to see if she had moved off the waiting list and BAM, she’s in!!! I was just thanking God over and over and hoping this is the answer we have been looking for. I then checked my email and there was your post about answered prayers. I truly hope this is a sign that this is what she needs and the way God wanted it to happen. I am so excited to see what the future will hold now!
Gail, you make my heart warm. My children are my weak spot, I so want to be their champion. But God reminds me He loves them more than I do and can meet their every need.
Dear Jesus,
I pray that you will put peace and rest upon Gail and her daughter’s heart. Let the path You have set for them be very clear. Send your Holy Spirit to them and to walk beside them. Give them clarity, Lord. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Thanks, Melissa!
I want to deeply thank you our father in heaven, our lord and savior Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit
For the guidance and the answer of many prayers
I am deeply grateful to st. Expedite, st. Rita of cassia, our holy mother of Fatima, mother aparecida, mother of impossiveis, st. Edwiges, st. Gabriel the archangel, all saints and angels in heaven, and Jude Thaddeus, for interceding on my behalf to the sacred heart of Jesus and our father in heaven
For my sister in law to find work
For the reconciliation with my aunt
For the protection of my husband in Africa
May god bless us all