the power of prayer

Dear Candice,
Fun fact about me: I tend to have a hard time focusing. So every night when I pray, I write my prayers in a journal so that I stay on track and not get distracted.
One of the things I love about doing this, is that I can look back through my journals and see how my prayers have been answered.
Last night, I decided to look through the journal that I'm currently writing in. It goes back all the way to June. Not only did it give me a nice glimpse back to how much more different things were back then, but also I saw my struggles. I read so many letters of me rejoicing and praising God for who He is and what He had done for me. But at the same time, I read pleas for help. I read calls out to my Father to reach me where I was.
And I read Him answering me.
There was something that's really powerful about being able to visually see how hard of times you went through and then seeing just a few days later an answer to your prayers.
I found myself being slapped in the face with who God is and how He works.
I was reassured that He hears me where I am. He sees me. He takes care of me. He protects me.
He answers me.
Writing my prayers is a great way for me to unpack all of my thoughts and me totally real with the One who created me.
You should try it, Candice. You may find yourself relieved and rested when you open up to your Father.
I love you.
Love,
Sara