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  A CHILD'S REQUEST FOR PRAYER
  by D.L. Moody
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Summary: A child's request for prayer for her mother's return and
conversion highlights the power of prayer and the importance of faith
and perseverance in achieving spiritual growth.

Topics: "The Power of Prayer", "Faith"
Scripture References: Matthew 18:3, Mark 11:24, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16

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D.L. Moody shares a touching story about a child's heartfelt request for
prayer for her mother, who had been absent for over a year. Despite the
initial disbelief in the child's hope, the mother eventually returned,
demonstrating the power of faith and prayer. The child now seeks further
prayers for her mother's conversion, highlighting the innocence and
unwavering faith of children. Moody emphasizes the importance of prayer
in restoring relationships and the transformative power it can have in
our lives.

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At the close of one of the afternoon meetings we had in the Berkeley
street church a few weeks ago, a little child brought me a note. I put
it in my pocket, and read it when I got home. It was this, "Won't you
pray that my mother may come home?" On inquiry I found that she was a
little waif, her father was dead, and that her mother had deserted her
and gone out to San Francisco, and had been gone over a year. Well, I
must confess it kind of staggered me that they should pray that that
mother might come back.

But this note has just been handed to me, "You will remember the little
child who asked prayers for her mother to return home, having been
absent a year.

This mother has returned, and was at the meeting with her little child
on Friday night." The little child now wants us to pray that her dear
mother may be converted.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/dl-moody/a-childs-request-for-prayer/
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