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And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35

I can remember one particular summer night in 1962, during a "VBS or Vacation Bible School" that our church was holding. The main teacher, Sister Simecatt was energetic and filled with enthusiasm for each child that attended the two week event.

She taught us using chalk board stories, puppets and a variety of methods to teach us children about how Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins. It wasn't until the very last night that I accepted Jesus Christ as my very own personal Savior. And, if you knew me, you would understand how very seriously I believed that Jesus now lived within my …show more content…

I waited a while... but he never came. So I went back and explained to Jesus (more than praying to him) why we really needed bread. Again I went to the living room window and waited... the truck never came. This was the very first time that I couldn't understand why Jesus didn't answer my prayer and I remember the deep sadness I had felt.

Soon after my mom asked me if I wanted to get the mail for her. This was a chore that I really enjoyed so out I ran to the mail box. I remember standing on tippy toes to open the little metal door... and when I did... THERE IT WAS... A LOAF OF BREAD... NOT JUST ANY BREAD EITHER.... IT WAS "WONDER BREAD." Jesus had sent my Wonder Bread and until then... it was the best bread I had ever tasted!

As a child, I learned a very valuable lesson... that I have had to recall many times in my teen years and as an adult. Jesus does answer our prayers... but He does it in His own way... and I learned not to question how or when He will answer my prayers... I need to just trust that He will. I will also tell you He has never failed me... when the answers to my prayers don't come right away... or don't come as I expect them too... I trust that Jesus knows what is the best way to meet my

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