Is This Just Me????

Just a Quick Thought...

On Answered Prayers

This past week has reminded me of something that

happens to me when I pray for something that involves

the welfare of other people...

It seems like my prayers are answered quickly and

with great clarity when other people will benefit.

Example:

As a Parent (for my children) or

When I have served as the President of an

Organization at Church

(Twice As Relief Society President, Twice as Primary

President, Once as Ward Young Women President,

Once as Stake Young Women President, and lots of

times as a teacher, Presidency Member, or assigned

to work on a Committee)

Every time I pray to know what is best to teach, lead, or assist

those whom I am called to serve...BINGO...an answer comes,

I act on the answer, I never look back and question, it is

full speed ahead..... Even down to the little details as far

as what scripture to share, what color a handout should be.

If it matters and will help another person....

I receive a clear answer.

Sometimes, I even see an exact picture. I can see

the faces of people and know exactly how to help them or I can

recall a person or phone number I have not remembered in

years, but it is exactly the resource I need to help someone.

I do not take this gift lightly, I know I am here on this earth

to help make the journey for others brighter.

Sometimes, all I am needed to do is connect people

and resources, then back away.

There are those around me who misunderstand

this gift and would view it as I am always in "other

people's business" or trying to control a situation.

I am willing to be misunderstood in order to follow the

promptings I receive in answer to prayers.

I know where my heart is and I know that I am an

instrument in the Lord's hands here on earth.

Recently, service in my Community has been directed by

prayers. I have had challenges that could not be solved without

the help of The Lord. He has answered my prayers.

The answers have been quick and very clear....of course...

because the welfare of other people are involved.

Ron and I have had this conversation and he agrees,

especially when he served as a Bishop or in The Stake

Presidency...when you are on the Lord's errand...

prayers are answered without missing too many beats.

As for prayers that involve ME.... it takes more time-

unless a quick answer is necessary.

I never give up, because I know answers come...

on the Lord's time. And when the answers come for

ME...they are clear.

Soooo....Is it just me?

Are your prayers for others answered quickly?

Do you ever get such a clear answer that you

just move ahead and never look back?

Have you ever had an answer that came so clearly that you

will never forget it?

I have a testimony of Prayer. It works. The Lord takes care of us,

many times through the answers to the prayers of other people.