A Child's Request for Prayer
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.
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.
Sermon Outline
- The Power of Prayer
- The Answer to Prayer
- A New Request
- The child's request for her mother's conversion
- The importance of prayer in spiritual growth
- The child's desire for her mother's return
Key Quotes
“You will remember the little child who asked prayers for her mother to return home, having been absent a year.” — D.L. Moody
“This mother has returned, and was at the meeting with her little child on Friday night.” — D.L. Moody
Application Points
- Prayer can be a powerful tool in achieving desired outcomes and seeking answers to life's problems.
- Faith and perseverance are essential in prayer, as seen in the child's continued trust in God's answers.
- Prayer can be used not only for physical needs but also for spiritual growth and transformation.