Prayer Works

Sunday, Aug. 20, 1995   Laura is 11 years old.

Dear Laura,

Last night I was looking for my Suncay School lesson materials.  I had the house all clean and organized and I had spent several hours last Sunday preparing for this week.  I was looking for several books and my notes.  Daddy and I looked everywhere several times, including out in the car.  In addition to my manuals there were two library books.  I could see myself having to pay for them.  I didn't want to stand in front of the adult Gospel Doctrine class looking unprepared when I HAD prepared!

For some reason I could not bring myself to pray about finding them.  I let my pride rule and I handed Daddy the scriptures and said he could teach the lesson -- I was staying home-- even though it was my turn to teach.  (We alternate weeks).

You tried to help and offered some suggestions.  Then you went to bed.

I decided to look again.  I took Daddy's briefcases out of the closet and looked inside them this time.  Not there.  Then I noticed a bag in the closet.  There they all were!

I reviewed my lesson and successfully presented it today.

The Relief Society lesson was on prayer.  I thought to myself that I should have prayed about my dilemma last night.  It might have saved me some time and frustration.

After church we were talking about this and you told me you had prayed I would find them.  I asked when you prayed and you said, "About a minute before you found them."

Thank you Laura!  I am convinced I found them because of YOUR PRAYER.  I had given up.  Your faith, concern, and prayer helped me.  Thank you so much. 

Love, Mom