Prayer - Dawn J. Young

Quote By: Dawn J. Young
Topic: Prayer
Quote: Three little boys were flying a kite in a field away from their homes. It began to rain, and they wanted to save their kite. As they hastily pulled it from the sky, it caught on a tree limb high over their heads. They found a long stick and tried to pull it down, but they couldn’t reach it. They tried everything they could think of to get it down, but the kite just turned and twisted in the storm. One of the boys finally said to the others, “I think we should pray.” The other two looked at him, then followed his lead, bowing their heads while he said the words. As they opened their eyes, they saw a car coming toward them down the road that led to the field. As it neared, the boys stood motionless and almost breathless, staring at the lady driving the car. Their stares fascinated the lady, so she stopped and called to them, “Are you having trouble?” “Yes,” they said. “Our kite is caught on the tree. Will you help us get it down?” “I’ll try,” she said. “Stand away while I back up.” She backed her car to position it under the kite, then she got out, climbed on top of the car, and, with the long stick retrieved the kite. When the boy who had offered the prayer carried his kite into the kitchen, he told his mother about the kite’s getting caught in the tree. She asked, “Who helped you get your kite down?” “Heavenly Father,” he replied. The boy, who had prayed with perfect trust, knew the answer to a prayer when he saw it.
Talk Title & Reference: "Draw Near To Him in Prayer," General Conference, October 1985
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