I recently received this email message:

"About eleven years ago, a woman at my church asked for prayer for her friend. I had no idea who the friend was, but my heart went out to this young woman, and I prayed every day.

Just recently, I saw your article in the Spark. I immediately recognized you as the woman I had prayed for. I read your book, and I'm so glad to see that you are now sharing your story to bring healing to many women."

It's true, Startling Beauty is bringing healing to people around the world—but only because people around the world were bringing healing to me all those years ago.

God doesn't always let you see the results of your prayers, but don't let that stop you from making a difference in the world in the most effective way possible—prayer. Your perseverance might be just the reason someone else takes a u-turn.

Thoughts posted by Heather Gemmen.