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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
Tue Sep 2, 2014, 10:02 PM Sep 2014

The Power of Prayer

Lillie Leonardi

"Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart." -- Mahatma Gandhi

For all too long I have pondered the question, "What is my purpose?" I have often raised my eyes toward Heaven and asked God, "What is it you want me to do?" I have even had the audacity to scream at the great above.

In the midst of His silence, I have wondered, "Is the Lord even listening to me?" As a result, I have become increasingly frustrated at this one-sided communication. Then yesterday as I prayed, I asked the same question. As before, I heard no response. It was not until late evening arrived when I finally received a reply -- one of the most unexpected manner and circumstance.

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