
What Prayer Can Do: Joy in the Journey
I dreaded going to a job I didn’t like. Then I remembered the saying, “When there’s nothing else to do, pray,” and everything began to improve.
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I dreaded going to a job I didn’t like. Then I remembered the saying, “When there’s nothing else to do, pray,” and everything began to improve.

Why Use me! is a better prayer than Help me!

The burden of a woman distracted by home repairs is lightened by laughter.

The two-time gold-medalist puts her faith into action during competition.

Years after retiring, gold medalist Janet Evans has returned to competitive swimming.

To become an Olympic champion, Bryan Clay had to commit to being a man of God.

A speed-walker uses prayer to get her to the marathon's finish line.

An injured daredevil resurrects his circus career with a little help from some pound pups.

A spelling bee hopeful receives comfort from an “angel of a college student.”

Having escaped an abusive husband, she set her sights on an inspiring goal: to be a Ben-Gal.

Rachel Beckwith was a 9-year-old earth angel who managed to impact thousands of lives.

This prayer tip helped me lose weight and get closer to God.
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