Why pray?

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Does the above question resonate with you?
You are not alone.

Are you going through some challenges or situations that brings no solutions to your predicament?
You may cry but the problem is still there… it seems so hopeless.
You may find comfort in friends but its only for a moment. Perhaps you may drown your sorrows by watching movies, drinking or smoking your health away…etc. Blaming others doesn’t help either, gradually you may even turn inwards – self-pity, depression sets in. You really need help.

At times, a good ‘Samaritan’ may come along and offer you physical help but what you really need is that inner strength to carry on in life. Picture the scene of a toddler learning to walk, he falls and cry but he gets up and walk again – a persistent effort that eventually pays off – he finally walks on his own.
Do you at this juncture – ponder why at the last resort many turn to God in desperation?

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