Sunday, April 21, 2013

Prayer for Pickles

The other day I had bought a jar of dill pickles.  My sons wanted to eat some, so we tried to open the jar.  No amount of prying, twisting, or elbow grease would get the jar open.  So we left the jar out on the counter for several days, taking turns trying to open the jar using various approaches.  Then one day we came home, and my youngest son said, "Mom!  I know how we can get the jar open!!"  And I said, "No, we don't need to use any knives," assuming that he was going to use a knife.  Then he said, "No, I mean....." and he put his hands in a praying position.  So, feeling a little ashamed that I had not thought of that option, we both said prayers.  His prayer went something like, "GOD, please help us to get the pickle jar open.  Let the lid just fly up in the air and land in my hand!"  I was astounded at his faith, something that I definitely need more of.  So next we proceeded to try again at opening the jar.  This time the lid popped easily with one turn!  we thanked GOD for opening the jar for us.  Then everyone enjoyed pickles!!

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