Answered prayer

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"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him" 1 John 5:14-16

I've been praying for over 2 weeks that I would feel well enough to go to the "Love Worth Fighting For" conference hosted at our church tonight. I felt a lot better yesterday afternoon  because of the medications I recieved from the doctor but by dinner time, I felt horrible again. I was really starting to worry that I wouldn't feel better by today. Dylan knew that I was feeling bad again so he said the sweetest prayer for me last night. He said, "Dear God, please help my mommy to feel better, it's your turn now. The doctors haven't been able to help her so now it's up to You to make her feel better." 

Well, God must have been listening to my precious little boy because I was able to attend our worship service this morning and the marriage conference this evening. I am totally exhausted now but it was worth it! God not only answered my prayer, He added the blessing of allowing Bryan and I to meet Kirk Cameron after the conference! 



Today I am thankful for answered prayer. There have been lots of people praying for me lately. I am so grateful that God hears our prayers and He is faithful to come to our aide. I am also thankful for the great conference we were able to attend tonight. It is so wonderful to see so many couples investing in their marriages.



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  1. BonniNovember 19, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Amen!! God is SO faithful, and it's awesome to hear how God worked in your life in being able to attend the marriage meeting! God bless you and your family!

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