Thank You Grandma for Teaching Me to Pray
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After they got home, Kim’s mom talked with her, and reminded her that she was designed for greatness, and it was time for her to walk into her future. She reminded her about the sermon that was preached from ”1 Samuel 17:40 MSG “Then David took his shepherd’s staff, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pocket of his shepherd’s pack, and with his sling in his hand approached Goliath.” Don’t forget God has gifted you with many talents, that you can use, when you need extra coins there’s no need to be broke. You won’t have to apply for a job, just focus on your inner abilities. Remember how you braided hair this summer and blinged out those Crocs? Girl, you got it in you! As Kim prepared for bed, she remembered the A.C.T.S. A(adoration), C(confession), T(thanksgiving) and S(supplication) Christian prayer model and prayed to God. “Father God, I honor and praise you for your goodness and confess that I have not always done what I should, but I am thankful for your grace and mercy toward me. I am asking that as I prepared to leave for college that you watch over my family. Keep my grandma, mom, and brothers in your care. Help me to stay focused and centered on my studies and who you called me to be. In Jesus’ name Amen”.
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About the Book
Often times when we’re faced with life challenges it becomes difficult to focus on what we know. The pressures of life can make us feel lost. Kim is moving on to the next phase of her life and her faith is tested. Will she remember what her Grandma taught her about praying or will she become frustrated?
About the Author
The author, Barbara A. Jones is the mother of 1 daughter, a retired contracting professional, a graduate of Champlain College and also serves as an Associate Minister in Baltimore, MD. As a Christian, through prayer and faith she was strengthened, which gave her power to face life circumstances. This power helped her keep focus as she moved throughout her daily life, Prayer can change things. It can open doors that no one can close, bringing hope to a hopeless situation. You must have faith that no matter how it turns out, God is working it out for your good. My mother put it this way, “we can only see to the corner, God sees around the corner, up the street and into the next years”. Thanks to all who prayed for the completion of the book, Judi Hasbrouck for reviewing the initial draft manuscript, Carolyn Smith for her quick-witted humor and the prayer warriors who are praying daily.