Dear Young Christian:
I was glancing through a book of quotes and sayings some time ago when one especially caught my eye:
Is prayer the pattern of your life,
Or a last resort in time of strife?
Something to think about isn’t it? For myself, I must confess that I often use prayer when all else fails, and yet what frustration I could save myself if I would only pray about it first. So often I forget the words of the following verse which reminds us, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6).
As another school or work week begins, don’t forget the wonderful resource that we have in prayer. At the beginning of each day ask for help and direction, and your day will go a lot smoother.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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