Prayer Makes ALL the Difference

So...this is more of a rambling on prayer. Not anything specific, but I've been in awe of how God works. And I've been in awe of how He chooses to bless far more than we can imagine. About a week ago, I was looking for cars online for a friend of mine. It was a random thing I just started doing as I was bored. I randomly started sending her links. Well, it just so happens that she contacted people about the links and the person who owned the first car (I had sent a link to) and her met up. So, I prayed for favor for my friend that morning. I thought it would be good to have favor in considering purchasing a car, but it was a quick prayer that I didn't think much of. Later, I found out that they'd talked the owner down and my friend ended up with money to spare when all was said and done. I prayed for favor, but I was thinking of just a good transaction\wisdom. I thought nothing of getting a better deal money wise. Cool. So much a God-thing...how it all worked out.

Tonight, I was driving home when I felt impressed to pray for protection. I try to remember to do so, but many times I don't even think about it. So, I prayed that God would protect me (as I was driving) and not even 5 minutes later, I looked to my right and saw a deer standing on the hill, just off the road. He turned his head and looked at me and that was that. I've had more incidents with deer being just on the side of the road (and not on the road) than I can count. Just a few seconds makes the difference on whether I hit them or not. And yet, one more time, I prayed for protection, and didn't come into contact with that deer.

GOD IS GOOD.

I don't know what all to say about prayer, but that it's so IMPORTANT. And I, personally, can be so quick to forget to pray over situations and people and even for safety. But I feel like the Lord's been reminding me and those around me to PRAY. When people frustrate us, when people hurt us, when people put us down or abuse us.....pray for them. When situations are difficult, pray that God would intervene instead of living our lives in frustration.

Anyway, I'm headed to bed. Comments welcome. :-)