Before we hook that faith-building story from my archive pool let me share a prayer request with you. Our blogging buddy Terry (her real name is Teresa) has asked for prayer tonight for her sister Betty who suffered a slight heart attack today. Terry had gone to see her tonight and I haven't received an update.
Let's lift up Betty before God's throne and prayer for Terry as well as she visits her sister. Leave a comment on Terry's blog, Canadian Blogger, and assure her of your love and prayers. She is quickly becoming the most vocal member of the "Fisher Connection" and it's always good to hear from her.
Now back to our regularly scheduled "post". I shared the following story this morning at Auburn Bible Chapel as we launched "Pray for the Petes" month. For the last few years Auburn has committed to pray for the Peterborough Petes players, coaching staff, office staff, the trainers and the GM. We believe in the power of prayer. You, too, will be encouraged by this true story which was related by Helen Roseveare, missionary to what was the Belgian Congo.
A Doll and a Water Bottle
Who says God doesn't hear and answer prayer? Who says God doesn't provide? The following story came to mind today as I was traveling home from a hockey game. You may have heard it before but if so, be encouraged as you read it again.Dr. Helen Roseveare, missionary to Zaire (formerly the Belgian Congo), told the following story:
A mother at our mission station died after giving birth to a premature baby. We tried to improvise an incubator to keep the infant alive, but the only hot water bottle we had was beyond repair. So during devotions that morning we asked the children to pray for the baby and for her little sister who was now an orphan.
One of the girls responded, "Dear God, please send a hot water bottle today. Tomorrow will be too late because by then the baby will be dead. And dear Lord, send a doll for the sister so she won't feel so lonely."
That afternoon a large parcel arrived from England. Eagerly the children watched as we opened it. Much to their surprise, under some clothing was a hot water bottle!
Immediately the girl who had prayed so earnestly started to delve deeper, exclaiming, "If God sent that, I'm sure He also sent a doll." And she was right! The Heavenly Father knew in advance of the child's sincere requests, and 5 months before, He had led a ladies group to include both of those specific articles.
Although many of our prayers are not answered so dramatically, God always sends what is best. Let's praise Him for His loving responses to our needs.
THAT'S GOD FOR YOU!
What a great story David...yes, He does know what we need long before we do, and if only we were more like the little girl, digging deep because we KNOW God sent what we need. She knew that if she asked, God would send and she expected it to happen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to start a Monday morning with a good story!
Julie
Dear David...I have just been going through your blog. As you know I am STILL not caught up and I saw this prayer request that you gave out to the "Fisher Connection".
ReplyDeleteThanks so much David.
I am sure that the prayers of the Lord's own people and all of them friends of yours have really been a great help.
Betty is doing a lot better and it is so nice that she will not have to have any sort of operation.
In fact, she will be starting back to work on Oct 31..Halloween!
THIS is one prayer request that I did not print out for her because it is the first time I saw it, but I certainly will print it and give it to her tomorrow. She has quite a collection of them!!
Thanks so much and again David...Have a great trip to Newfoundland and NO Newfy jokes either, eh?