The scowl spoke volumes as they made no effort to hide their unhappiness. The cause of their displeasure? A move to a new town where they did not want to be. Their dissatisfaction of their new location made the months drag by. When our mindset is negative, our sensitivities to annoying irritations increase. The townspeople; the products available for purchase; the …

“Your nose! There’s something wrong with it!” one exclaimed in shock. “What?” The other party panicked. “What’s wrong with my nose?” They touched their face tenderly, reassured to find their nose still attached. “Well,” began the first person “it’s in my business! Get your nose out of my business!” A benefit of persistent prayer is that it shifts our focus. The more time we spend with …

They smiled politely when I said hello. “Who are you? Who do we both know?” they asked curiously. “I’m Sabrina, Anna’s daughter.” Familiarity flooded their hearts and their faces, followed by hugs. At the mention of their friend’s name, they knew who I was and remembered my family. A benefit of persistent prayer is that it helps us become better acquainted with God. The …

When Elijah prayed that fateful day on Mount Carmel, God’s answer came immediately. Everyone witnessed God’s swift response to Elijah’s request. A short while later, after things had died down, Elijah prayed for rain. Then he sent his servant to look for what he’d prayed for. However, the response wasn’t instantaneous this time. The sky showed no change. So Elijah prayed a second …