From Bill— How well did “cramming” for tests work in school. Sometimes we got by but rarely did we excel or truly learn. —Prob 12:24 tells us “The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.” —Often we “cram” in our prayer lives, usually when there is a crisis. Sometimes it works & sometimes it doesn’t. It is best to be prayed up in advance of a crisis. Best to stay close to God & pray diligently according to His heart. —Psalm 37:4 tells us “Delight thyself also in the LORD; & He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” —This means God will put His desires into our hearts. That is a sure way to answered prayer. Also,it is wise to pray for protection, favor, health, etc each & do it every day – before the crisis. May I suggest the Aaronic blessing in Num 6 and Psalm 91 each & pray it every day over your family, cares & concerns. In the Armed Forces this is called prepping the battlefield. It is always a good idea to pray in advance. Love Mel
