Cafe Prayers

Daniel Ra reminds us that a little prayer can go a long way in times of need.

“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in him.”  (Nahum 1:7)

One of the things I love about going to the café is that you never know who you’ll meet. You can strike up a conversation with someone at the counter, bump into an old friend, nod your head at the regular who always sits in the leather chair in the corner. Each café has its own flavor and culture.

I met up with and old friend to catch up on the progress of his new non-profit organization. Something about fresh brew that stirs up the creative juices. As we were sharing about our hopes and dreams, a woman sitting next to us asked, “Do you guys believe in God? I didn’t mean to eavesdrop but I could tell.”

Then she asked us to pray for her. She worked in communications at an entertainment company, but she just got laid off from her job. She happened to be at this café to scour the internet for job opportunities. 

 My friend and I simply asked God to encounter her, to meet her needs, and give her peace during this challenging season.

How many of us could use a prayer like that? As we were praying, I noticed the lyrics streaming in the background:

Hold your tears, put your worries behind

The time has come, to be with me
So you can feel, show your smile
Put your worries behind, now take my hand
And feel my heart, so you can see
And i wanna feel this way
If i haven’t fallen in love, would you stay with me tonight?
So there are no more goodbyes, can you ever understand?
How you’re always in my heart, put your arms around my soul
Til i get to you

It was a song called “Hold Your Tears” by Clazziquai Project, but I felt like God was sending us a message that he’s with us. I know that when I’m in trouble, a little prayer goes a long way in giving me hope.

INTERACT with this story: In honor of DRa’s cool testimony, when was the last time you prayed for a total stranger?  Please tell your story by leaving a comment below!