What a glorious privilege to be able to pray.  We can take any and all of our concerns, burdens and requests before the throme of grace anytime.  When we do so, are we then left with no hope? NO!!  We can and should expect answers to come.  God is His time will provide whatever is needed for His children to be taken care of. Prayer expresses our dependence on God for everything.

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