Prayer Pail: God is Faithful

I found this idea on Pinterest last year and absolutely loved it.  You use craft sticks and write the names of people you want to pray for.  These can be friends, family, teachers, neighbors, military, countries, leaders.  The list goes on.  Who couldn't benefit from prayer?  We did this as our lent activity last year.  We had our pail sitting on our dinner table and each night we would all pick a stick (or two) and pray for the person we chose. 

This was a great family bonding and teaching tool all at the same time.  We were able to guide our kids in praying for others and praying out loud.  It was rewarding to see them grow in those areas.

While doing it this year I was struck by how those prayers were answered and how faithful God is.
At this time last year my husband and one of our neighbors were out of work so their names were in the pail.  My husband got a job shortly after and it was one he is able to work from home.  I can't tell you how much of a blessing that has been.
God is faithful.

Our neighbor who was out of work has also gotten employment.  God's timing was a little longer in this situation, but his faithfulness is apparent.  This neighbor had been working on and off with contract work to fill the gap in his unemployment.  With contract work you are not an actual employee of the company you are working for and you receive no benefits. Some of these were in the city and were a long commute making for a very long work day.  He now has full time employment very close to home.  God is faithful.

Also at this time last year, my son was having trouble with another boy at school who was bullying him.  It had even gotten to the point of being physical.  So that boys name went into the pail.  The bullying stopped and the remainder of the school year went smoothly.  God is faithful.

There are many stories of prayer and how God has shown his faithfulness.  I would love to hear yours.


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