True Stories of Answered Prayer
Guideposts Classics: Clint Walker on Praying for Help
In this story from November 1971, the star of the popular western TV series Cheyenne tells how his life was changed by the accident that almost killed him.
What Prayer Can Do: Healing Our Divisions
Political disagreements were making her family get-togethers tense. A change in focus proved to be the solution.
What Prayer Can Do: Divine Nourishment
She was at the end of her rope while looking after her mother with Alzheimer’s. Then this caregiver received an unexpected food delivery.
A Thanksgiving Prayer, Answered
In this excerpt from Daily Guideposts, our annual collection of uplifting devotions, Patty Kirk shares an inspiring Thanksgiving memory.
How Six Sheets of Yellowed Paper Eased Her Loneliness
Feeling alone during the Covid-19 pandemic, this farmer prayed to hear her late husband's voice. Had she been too bold?
An Answered Prayer in a Pandemic
A family and a church community pull a desperately ill mom through Covid-19.
Unexpected Blessings: Answered Prayers for Loved Ones
The pandemic brought surprising answers to the long-held prayers of Guideposts staff and contributors.
Guideposts Classics: Ruth Hussey on Answered Prayer
In this story from April 1953, the Academy Award-nominated actress shares how an answered prayer helped her portray a role she found daunting: the Virgin Mary.
Rebekah of the Bible: An Answered Prayer for Success
A surprise encounter offers insights for how to pray for a good day.
Sarah of the Bible: When God Makes You Laugh
An example of what can happen when we open ourselves up to God's presence.
An Answered Prayer at a Mother’s Death
A longtime prayer request shared by a mother and son is granted.
4 Questions to Ask If Your Prayers Aren’t Answered
Here are some Biblical examples of why a prayer may not always get the response you expect.
Following Her Son's Stroke, Could She 'Let Go and Let God'?
Prayer, and a new-found faith, helped her through his long recovery.
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If there is anything that keeps the mind open to angel visits, and repels the ministry to evil, it is a pure human love.
