A running championship for kids was held that morning. The sky was clear and the air was most fresh. Stands were crowded with spectators. Contestants lined up and prepared themselves just behind the starting line. One was seen clasping both her hands muttering an unheard prayer.
The whistle was blown and the contestants started run with all their might toward the finish line. In a tight race, the girl who prayed turned out to be the star that morning. She crossed the finish line first and won the championship.
At the medal ceremony she was asked if she was glad that her prayer was answered. She said that she was happy and said that she did not pray to win. She thought that it would not be fair to pray and ask God to make her victorious and beat all other contestants.
She was then asked what her prayer was about. She answered she asked God to give her strength, so that she would not cry if she lost the race.
Glad to find this post. I needed a positive boost like this especially that I'm having problems with my joint health right now. Thanks for providing an article on how to view the positive aspects in life.
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