Prayer for Help in Time of Need

Tip! What really determines the effectiveness of our labor for Christ is the measure of our faith and the fervency of our prayers. If our faith is poor and our praying is indifferent; how can we expect to achieve much for Him?

A poor, humble Christian woman had a claim brought against her on some property she owned in a neighboring State. It was in court, and she was summoned to attend court at a certain time.

Having scarcely money enough for her daily needs, she was obliged to borrow the means to take her there, and pay some cheap hotel room while awaiting the conclusion of the trial. She was positively assured by the lawyers, that she would receive several hundred dollars. She was detained five weeks, instead of one, as she had anticipated, and then the suit was postponed until fall of that year.

She was in agony of mind; in a strange place--owing for board and washing, and no money to take her to her home. Having spent a whole night pacing the floor and calling on the Lord to redeem His promises, she felt the fresh air would do her good, so sadly she made her way down a side street.

She had gone but three blocks when she found a diamond ring. Being accustomed to the ownership of diamonds in her younger days, she knew its value; took it home, watched the newspapers, and that same evening saw a reward of seven hundred and fifty dollars offered for it.

Tip! Approach God in prayer and ask for a fit body. Get clear and visualize your fit body and believe.

We can only imagine that joy lent wings to her feet, and thanksgiving that filled her whole heart. The sum was sufficient to pay her bills, bring her back home and return a portion of the borrowed money.