Prayer Can Solve Problems

Developing a close relationship with Jehovah will help us to solve problems.  Notice how this was so in each of the following circumstances.  They illustrate that those praying were able to strengthen their relationship with Jehovah.

In Brazil, a woman named Maria prayed to God for help.  She had wanted to rebel against accepted standards of conduct partly because of the hypocrisy she saw in society.  Mariah had even left her husband, children and home.  She also started to use drugs.  But when she failed to find happiness, she opened her heart to God and prayed for help.

Soon, two of Jehovah's Witnesses called and left with  Maria an issue of The Watchtower containing material on the value of accepting divine guidance. It touched her heart, and she began studying the Bible with the Witnesses that very day.  This ultimately led to the restoration  of her family life.  As she learned about Jehovah, she wanted to express her love for him. "I made changes for the better," said Maria.  "My husband and family first objected to my study of the Bible.  But as they saw the changes I was making, they began to encourage me."  Later, Maria dedicated her life to the Hearer of prayer in order to serve him.

Next time: Conclusion of Prayer Can Solve Problems

The Watchtower, 2000