Matt and Mandy

That night

I don’t understand, Dad. I said a prayer, but Heavenly Father didn’t help me with that math problem at all.

That’s too bad. Had you studied the chapter? Had you practiced the sample problems?

Um, well, no. But I prayed.

Isn’t asking Heavenly Father to give you the answer when you haven’t studied kind of like asking Him to do the work for you?

I never thought of it that way.

Dad, I really do need help with math. Do you think Heavenly Father would help me if I pray about it?

Of course He would, and so will I. And next time there’s a quiz, you can ask Him to help you remember what you’ve studied.