I am up in the mountains seeing some of the most beautiful sights. Steve and I are RV-ing and having the best time seeing the country. Along with some great scenery and fascinating places, I was reminded yesterday, how throughout our lives, the interesting ways we can learn to receive answers to our prayers. And then to take the next step and listen to the voice of the spirit within us.
Before going on our trip, I organized everything into one wallet. I usually have a couple of cards in my phone case, other cards in a little zipper case in my purse, and a few in different places in my bags. I have done that for years in case something gets stolen; I always have a backup. Well, I thought, just for this trip, I would put them all together so there’s no confusion, just simplicity. The next thing I know, I can’t find my wallet! Well... just when everything’s in one place, I thought, really Marie!? Then I really started to panic after looking everywhere several times, with no luck! I was getting ready to cancel every single card and my ID when a thought came to me, “Sit down and say a prayer.” I listened, and I asked. I prayed, asking if it was lost. I didn’t feel it was. Then I asked if I left it someplace where we stopped. I didn’t feel like I lost it in a store, either. Then I asked if it was in our vehicle. I felt at peace! I said, “Well, could I be led to where I might find it?” Then a thought came to my mind, “Look over by the back side compartment behind your passenger chair.” And that’s where it was! I believe, and I know, that was a tender mercy to me. My faith was clear, and I knew I could receive an answer. Why? Because God knows I’m trying to live His commandments daily. That doesn’t mean I succeed all the time, that’s why we have the Savior, but I believe making a daily effort, like reading His word in the scriptures and following His counsel, makes a difference in giving us the faith necessary to ask when we are in need. The daily effort helps the Spirit communicate with us! Like the 10 virgins making sure our lamps are full of help when we need God’s comfort, peace, and direction in our lives.
Without a laser focus on listening to God, we can go through life climbing a ladder without realizing it was leaning against the wrong wall the whole time! I truly believe we can find our direction in life through prayer.
Mark 11:22-23
”And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”
I am still amazed that the Lord helped me find something as insignificant as my wallet. By answering a prayer, I knew He was mindful of me... and all of us! I know He is in the details of our lives.
Having the faith that God hears us and will answer our prayers brings amazing blessings. I’d love to hear of a time when your prayers were answered.
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