Faith in Lord
A story is told of a pastor who informed his congregation that their Sunday evening service would be devoted to praying for rain. He asked everyone to invite family members and neighbours who didn't belong to their group. Their region had suffered from drought for several seasons. Farmers lost their crops and food for their livestock. Industries that depended on water had financial losses that resulted in the closure of some businesses.
Word of the prayer service spread fast in the rural community. People were ready for any action that would halt the devastating effects of the drought. The pastor stood at the door and watched members of his congregation and strangers enter the sanctuary. After the initial singing and announcements of that week's church activities, the pastor said that he had changed his mind on the evening service because people were not ready for rain.
When the prolonged murmuring and disbelieving gestures that followed his statement settled, he said there was no way God would send rain until people showed Him that they believed their prayers would be heard and have immediate results.
A story is told of a pastor who informed his congregation that their Sunday evening service would be devoted to praying for rain. He asked everyone to invite family members and neighbours who didn't belong to their group. Their region had suffered from drought for several seasons. Farmers lost their crops and food for their livestock. Industries that depended on water had financial losses that resulted in the closure of some businesses.
Word of the prayer service spread fast in the rural community. People were ready for any action that would halt the devastating effects of the drought. The pastor stood at the door and watched members of his congregation and strangers enter the sanctuary. After the initial singing and announcements of that week's church activities, the pastor said that he had changed his mind on the evening service because people were not ready for rain.
When the prolonged murmuring and disbelieving gestures that followed his statement settled, he said there was no way God would send rain until people showed Him that they believed their prayers would be heard and have immediate results.
No one had brought an umbrella.
Thanks to Radhavenudhari Prabhu (Melbourne) for forwarding the nice story.
PS: I humbly request all the devotees to please forward moral / instructive stories they hear so that everyone can be benefited
Thanks to Radhavenudhari Prabhu (Melbourne) for forwarding the nice story.
PS: I humbly request all the devotees to please forward moral / instructive stories they hear so that everyone can be benefited
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