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There was a summer when the snake population was just too much. We were finding rattle snakes and water moccasins even by the house. I was only about 6 years old. My mom went to church and requested prayer for the snakes to stay away. At that time and place the pastor would take prayer requests from the pulpit. My mom waited her turn and explained the problem while asking for prayer. The congregation erupted into laughter. No one thought that God would answer such a prayer.

After church my mom explained to me that God hears our prayers and that it was our faith that mattered. It didn’t matter what the other people said or did. From that day we did not find any more snakes in our yard or on our land as long as we lived there.

To this day I still remember that God cared about even the seemingly simple cares that we had. No prayer is too small, too, silly, or too insignificant. The Bible says, ” Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7. This means that if it bothers you, causes you worry or concern, or affects you God is not too busy to hear about it from you. Remember all means all (everything).