Prayer Changes Things

     For some odd reason I am always suprised by God's ability to do something wonderful when I least expect it.  Today was a normal day by most standards. Nothing out of the ordinary happened at work. But at the end of the day when I was just ready to leave, an unexpected visitor came to my classroom. Unlike the snake that has visited my room from time to time, this visitor was more than welcome! It was a dear friend from work that has the true gift of encouragement. But today was not for her to encourage me, but rather for me to reach out to her. I asked her if we could pray together and she said, "I am so glad you asked me that!" I prayed for her and then she prayed for me. It was amazing because she has so much knowledge of God's Word hidden in her heart. She prayed scripture like nobody's business. Even though I set out to encourage her, she still ended up encouraging me! Lord, let me hide your Word in my heart so that when times are tough I can bring that back up from the depths and use it to encourage others and myself. Your word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path...Psalms 119:105.

     Every day with God is a new suprise. I am never regretful that I chose to follow Him.