Prayer Changes Things

  Maggie dreamed of becoming a physician. She knew that gaining admission to medical school would require passing the MCAT, one of the most challenging exams she would ever face. She studied diligently, sacrificing weekends, late nights, and many of the activities she enjoyed. Yet Maggie understood that her future could not rest on hard work alone. There were concepts she struggled to grasp, moments of exhaustion, and days when fear and doubt threatened her confidence. So, in addition to studying, Maggie prayed. Before opening her books, she asked God for wisdom. When anxiety arose, she sought His peace. When she felt overwhelmed, she leaned on His strength. She did everything within her power, but she trusted God to do what she could not. Months later, Maggie received an outstanding MCAT score and was accepted into six medical schools. Looking back, she knew her success was not merely the result of long hours of study. It was the combination of faithful effort and God's sustaining...