I have to share a story with you about prayer. After years and years and YEARS of my being inactive and not praying, there was a gentlemen that gave a talk about prayer, and from my scripture readings I learned the purpose and strength that comes from prayer. I learned that blessings are given based upon the laws of which they are predicated on, and that if we have done all we can do, sometimes all that is lacking is the simple act of plainly asking.
Well, this last week was so very stressful for me. I had gotten into an altercation with a young female who was very disrespectful to me and being an Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) I corrected her behavior in a manner in which I knew she would respond to, which required me to raise my voice quite loudly. She responded and corrected the problem, but then also out of anger and pride went and caused the situation to be much bigger than needed by lying to those who would listen and take pity on her.I and others have had several problems dealing with her in which she lied and caused others to be punished for her deceit. She would come to me asking for help or advice then go and tell others that I lectured her or was targeting her, when she was the one who approached me for help.
So, tired of dealing with her and stressed because of the situation and the lies, and also having an important briefing to give to the 1st TSC Command Sergeant Major (a bigwig), I knelt one morning and poured out my heart in prayer asking for relief. I told the Lord that I had done all I could do to help this young soldier resolve her problems and have been stabbed in the back multiple times by her. I told the Lord I would always be willing to forgive and forget and to continue helping her if needed, but I didn't know how to deal with the Jekyll and Hyde behavior.
