Joni Lynn Schwartz

I wasn't praying for patience. I know better! But when I asked God for wisdom about what to write this week, patience was the lesson that kept coming to mind—and it started with a memorable Walmart parking lot experience.

I said no to speaking to a women’s group, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it. A year later, I changed my no to a yes and saw God in the details.

A sleepless week, a tired volleyball player and an SOS prayer request reminded me that we don't have to carry the hard things alone. Sometimes we need to lean into our village and let others pray.