PRAYER WORKS

           PRAYER WORKS


This 99th issue of the  Grandparent Chronicles, we want to share one of the most personal and sacred experiences of my (Bruce’s) life. Some may have heard it before, some just have heard about it, but today, I want you to hear it from me.

After my mission, I became infatuated with the girl down the street. When she called it quits, it broke my heart. In tearful prayer to God, He impressed upon my mind where I had gone wrong and how to proceed. I should date, get to know the girl and then fast and pray and go to the Temple if starting to get serious.  Consequently, I took this approach on a few occasions and each time received the peace that the Temple can bring and a feeling to be patient.

The time came that I went to the Temple fasting and praying to know if Annette was the one for me. I knew that prayer works. It worked for Enos of old in the Book of Mormon, it worked for Joseph Smith and I knew that the promise in James 1:5 applies to all God’s children. I had received answers to prayers in the past so I knew I’d receive an answer, just not sure what the answer might be!

After the Temple endowment session, I sat in the celestial room and poured out my heart to my Heavenly Father. As I talked with God, tears filled my eyes. As I asked if Annette was the one I should marry, I felt the unmistakable power of the Holy Ghost sweep from my head to my feet and electrify my whole being. It was exillerating and powerful. Tears flowed freely as I basked in the light and witness I had received. When I had gathered my composure, I went back to the locker where I had changed into my Temple white clothing and while changing back I noticed a small label on the floor of my locker. As I picked it up and read it, I had the same spiritual experience I had received in the celestial room. A 2nd and sure witness to me! Of the several hundred lockers, why had I gone to that one? Why was  that specific label in that exact locker on the very day I had gone to the Temple to pray if Annette Stone was the one for me? The label read,

“Genuine Goldstone”. I had a 3rd and a tangilble witness that Annette Stone was indeed Genuine Gold!

To me, that was my Joseph Smith sacred grove moment, my experience as Paul’s on the road to Demascus. I had received a heavenly message, I knew it and I knew that God knew it and who am I to deny it!

I’ve shared this experience sparingly in the past because it is sacred to me. I also know that God answers prayers in different ways for different people. But, I also know that He will answer your sincere prayer offered patiently and with faith.

Dear sweet loved ones, there are few certainties in life but of this I am certain; I know that our kind Heavenly Father loves you every bit as much as He loves me! Give God and prayer a fair chance in your life. I know He lives, that Jesus Christ is mine and your Savior. That your loving Heavenly Father will hear and answer you prayers!

Much Love-   The Grandparent Chronicles

 

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