Did you think to Pray?

Did you think to Pray?

 Today school started off rough in the Cole house.  I had kids bickering, arguing and contending with one another.  They even where arguing about not finding the dogs leash. I woke up in a great mood until I started hearing them.  Dad had got them started on school with out me .  So, I had them all come in living room and started to ask what the heck is up? I gave them the same words of guidance I as a mother always give.  I ask them if they think the spirit can reside in them when they have contention? I also tell them that this could all be gone tomorrow.  We are not garenteed  a tomorrow or even a later today.  One of them could be gone in an instant.  I make them all apologize and hug.  Then it comes to me, I ask, "Did you all pray at the beginning of school today?"  I honestly already knew the answer. They said , "NO, why?"  I said, we always start with a prayer and a scripture.  I then preceeded to look up the hymn online "Did you think to Pray?"  I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that Charly Pride sang this. I have sang this in church so many times and loved it.  Never did I realize that good old Charly had sung it.
     My children said a prayer, we read a scripture.  The mood in the room changed drastically.  Mind you I have 5 teens in the house so yes, this is a miracle.  I was so thankful that they where able to feel of the spirit and see how much a simple prayer can change a situation.
    I know our lives are so busy and we are always rushing from one activity to another. How many times throughout our day do we complain about this or that and dont do anything about it.  We have the power right in our own hands to change just about any situation. All we have to do is pray.  It does sound simple doesn't it? I know in my life there have been lots of times that I have only prayed when I have been in dire straights. I never thought my ordinary trials deserved the Lord's attention.  Now I know he is always there and wants me to communicate.  He wants to show all of us how he can change our situations and lives.  So, tomorrow when you wake up ... Don't forget to pray!