Blessings #761 to 798

761. A Gifts of Hope Fair Trade day in the park with Sandy. Even when the weather is uncooperative and the sales are slow, doing this with Sandy always seems worthwhile!

762. After striking out with borrowing one (despite the generous efforts of many friends), finding the perfect backpack for my trip at Bimart for way less than I thought I would need to pay!

763. The first sight of Colby's smiling face in Dulles airport, after his Jamaica mission trip

764. Having experience with infections and knowing when there is a problem

765. Helpful people at Washington DC urgent care and the George Washington University emergency

766. Uber

Answered Prayer

A woman who is having health problems, prays to God for healing. Within a few days her symptoms begin to improve and she begins feeling better. When she recovers and returns to good health, she says, “God has answered my prayer.”

A married couple is facing some financial difficulties and are struggling to pay their bills. A big reason is that the husband has been unemployed and the wife’s part-time job is not enough. They pray for work and better income so they can pay the bills. When the husband lands a job that has a sufficient income, the couple responds, “Our prayers to God have been answered.”

A family goes on vacation for the holidays. It is winter and there is an accumulation of snow and ice from winter storms. They pray for God to give them safe travels. When they return home safely, they proclaim, “God answered our prayers.”

A young married couple, trying to start a family, prays to God for a child. They pray that God would allow them to have a healthy baby to love and raise to begin their family together. After their healthy baby is born, they excitedly tell friends and family, “This baby is the answer to our prayers.”