When you set out to solve a problem by means of prayer you should take all the ordinary normal steps in addition. Do not simply pray and then sit down and wait for something dramatic to happen. For instance, if you are praying for a position, you should pray for it as well as you know how each day, and then go out and visit agencies or prospective employers, write applications, or insert advertisements in suitable periodicals.
If you want a healing, treat about it in whatever way you usually find to be best and, in addition, take whatever material steps seem to be appropriate.
If your business is not prospering, have a checkup to discovery if you are managing it efficiently. If you find weak points, as you almost certainly will, you must correct them forthwith.
We certainly cannot expect to go on breaking the laws of the plane on which we live, and expect prayer to compensate for this foolishness.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might… (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
Action is faith put to work. Faith without works is dry. If we are to experience all of God’s power in our lives, we must do the work that is dictated by our faith.
At work,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
There is an old saying, “God helps those who help themselves.” I believe there is truth in that, even though some consider it nonsense. As I see it, God expects us to not only use our faith, but our minds, time, money, and energy to be part of the answer to any prayer.
Thank you for dropping by the Garden and for using all your gifts in prayer. It is this author’s prayer that you keep striving in your efforts and thriving through your prayers.
Peace,
Z