P. O. P.

The power of prayer.

I watched this episode of the King of Queens and they went to church for the first time in awhile. Carrie ( the wife) prayed for a Church member to get better - and she also prayed to get these Gucci shoes she wanted. Her husband thought that was an abuse of prayer and she shouldn't do that....but she ended up getting a great deal on those shoes!

I recently hoped (not really prayed) for toaster at work. Lo and behold, a new toaster was put into the break room today!! I was ecstatic! Toasted bagels are SO much better! But anyway, I know that prayer works - well it has for me many many times. Some examples I can remember:

When I was like 6 or 7 - I wanted a My Little Pony for my birthday. I thought I was psychic when my Uncle actually gave it to me. I think I must have prayed first though.

When I was 14 I lost my sister's gold earring when she specifically told me NOT to wear them. I know I prayed hard that day, and sure enough I looked down and it was right at my feet.

When I was 18 the summer before my sophomore year of college, we were short on funds for my tuition. I got laid off from my summer job and I prayed that we would figure out a way to pay for school. That same day, I came home and my mom told me she was able to come up with the money.

When I was going through my first major break up, I prayed to God to not let me act a fool and kill that man - he's still alive (as far as I know). Thanks God.

With the arrival of this toaster at work, it reminds me to never give up hope. Even for the little things - God is always lookin out. Make sure to keep that in mind. I know I will.