There is power in prayer
Three years ago while living in Guatemala City I encounter a situation that change my life completely. I Knew being in a different country would come with its challenges but it was a new start and I was excited about it. My new job required me to work on Sundays. I had become less active with time and found myself away from the church. My work schedule later change to an earlier shift. I was required to be at work at 6:00 am. I lived a bit far from work So I had to get up very early to avoid traffic. My brother who also worked with me was taking long to get ready. I knew Guatemala was a dangerous city, but I didn’t want to be late for work. So I decided to walk to the bus stop, but before I left my apartment I knelt down and prayed to Heavenly Father so that He could keep me safe on my way to work. After that I said to myself nothing is gonna happen, it’s all in my mind. I was few blocks away from my apartment it was dark, cold and the streets were empty. While I walking a motorcycle passed me by and went its way and I kept walking, when suddenly The same motorcycle comes back and stops right beside me. I wasn’t quite sure what the guy on the motorcycle was saying until I realized I was being robbed at gunpoint. I felt terrified, lost, scared, and alone. I said to myself this is all happening because I was being obedient enough, I was doing things right, If I had only waited for my brother I wouldn’t be in this situation. I stood there shaking and crying thinking all is lost and all the odds that could happen to me at that moment. When suddenly on the other side of the block a guy was jogging, I stood there and stared at him knowing he didn’t notice me. The robber turned around to see what I was I looking at, He then sees the jogger and quickly decides to leave. I was surprised he left without taking anything from me. Yet I was still afraid and confused not knowing which direction to take, if the robber would follow me back. I decided to ask for help with this jogger who I didn’t know at all. He was kind enough to help and walked me to the bus stop. That moment I knew that Heavenly Father heard my prayer and he didn’t abandon me, that He still cared and loved me despite me being away from the church. He had sent that jogger to help me and I know that he is always mindful of all of us regardless of our spiritual status.
Queem
Cayo, Belize