Moving Molecules

Logan met his friend Brody after school to work on their project for the science fair. "We need to think of a way to show how molecules move around," said Logan. "Then our project will have a better chance of winning.""Yeah," said Brody. "But how can we show the way molecules move and bang into each other when they're too small for us to see?""I don't know," said Logan. "We'll think of something." After discussing it a bit more, the boys agreed to think about it for a day or two.At dinner that evening, Logan's dad mentioned their friends the Thompsons, who were facing very difficult problems. "They sure need our prayers," said Dad.Logan sighed. "Do you really think it helps? It seems like we've prayed for them a million times, and I haven't seen a single change yet.""Don't underestimate the power of prayer," said Dad. "You may not see it, but God is working."As they ate, Logan told his parents about the project for the science fair. "We learned that everything is made up of tiny particles called molecules, and they're always in motion. Brody and I are trying to figure out how to show the way they move.""But who knows if molecules actually move around like that?" asked Dad. "I've never seen it! Maybe you should do your project on something else.""Dad!" said Logan. "Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it's not happening. Scientists have studied molecules really carefully, and they say they move a lot."Mom smiled. "Your father knows that, Logan. I think he's just trying to give you a new perspective on prayer."Dad nodded. "We know molecules are always moving even though we can't see them, and prayer often works the same way. We have to trust that God hears our prayers and is working in the lives of the Thompsons, even though we can't see it.""That's right," said Mom. "Sometimes changes are taking place that aren't visible to us. We need to pray about things that concern us, then trust God and believe He's working even when we don't see what's happening."–Linda E. Knight