Perhaps you have seen the motto which reads: "Prayer changes things." I am inclined to believe that very frequently "things" do not change one iota. Rather, prayer changes us to such an extent that we gloriously triumph over "things," whether they be a disagreeable environment or an unpleasant task, or perhaps a fiery inexplicable trial. Praise God, His all-sufficient grace is able to make us completely oblivious to all of these "things," and our triumphing over them is a more glorious victory, and brings more glory to God, than their removal could ever accomplish.

—Gospel HeraId