Thought for Today

i love this story about Amy Carmichael:

A lesson in the mystery of prayer - a tough one for any adult - came when Amy was three years old. Taught by her mother that God was a hearer and an answerer of prayer, One who could change water into wine, she determined to test His powers. Kneeling by her bed that night she asked for the one thing she most passionately longed for: blue eyes. Surely there would be no difficulty for the Lord in this. The little girl went to bed with perfect confidence. She jumped out of bed at dawn, pushed a chair to the chest of drawers, climbed up and looked in the mirror - into the same brown eyes. She never forgot the bewilderment she felt until, somehow, an explanation was given: Isn't no an answer? So prayer was not magic. Like her earthly father who loved her, her Heavenly Father might also say no.

i have lots to comment on this, but would rather just let the Lord show you what he would have you to get from this little story. i don't want to distract with my commentary!