'Bring My Quints Back,' Poor Dad Repeats Same Prayer Daily until He Gets Letter ‘from God’ — Story of the Day

Christopher and Alice had a beautiful family, but after Alice's death, their family was torn apart. However, through Christopher's act of faith, he was able to bring it back together.

Christopher and Alice were high-school sweethearts who got married right after graduating. They met as teenagers, and the chemistry was undeniable.

As their relationship progressed over the years, many of their peers envied them because they had found what takes many a lifetime to find. When Alice's friends would ask her how she found "Mr. Right" so early, she would simply reply with a slightly jocose tone:

"Honestly, I just prayed. I've always wanted marriage from a young age. So I just started praying early. If you are looking for the same, then you better get started asap."

Alice was a woman of faith, whereas Christopher didn't believe in God. Over the years, they started going to church together, but Christopher did it purely to appease his wife.

The couple had always wanted a large family, hoping for maybe three children. However, they were never ready for what fate had waiting for them.

Alice gave birth to quintuplets, and Christopher was utterly baffled because Alice had once mentioned having a dream about having quintuplets.

After his children's birth, Christopher's faith was ignited, and he became more involved in the church along with his family.

They were a happy and loving family.

Christopher had decided to leave work and take care of the children full-time because they were too young for a nanny. Alice had started a new job that paid better than Christopher's, so she took on the role of the breadwinner for their family. They both played their roles the best they could.

Alice's parents didn't care much for Christopher or the setup of their household. They despised the idea of Christopher watching the kids while Alice worked and saw it as a sign of weakness on Christopher's part.

"Hey, honey! I didn't expect you so soon. I was—" Christopher yelled as he opened the door to an unexpected surprise.

Furthermore, Alice's parents looked down on Christopher because he was an orphan from a low-income background. They believed Alice could do better, but Alice stuck to her guns about the partner she had chosen.

Alice understood that Christopher's job and role in their marriage were priceless. She was well aware that not many men would sacrifice their careers, and more so, their pride, for the sake of their family. Even her friends were envious of how wonderful Alice's husband was.

However, one fateful night, Christopher received a visit that would completely shatter his world. He was making dinner for the children and Alice, who was on her way home from a business trip.

As he was putting the final touches on dinner, he heard a car pull. Christopher was excited about Alice's return, so he immediately rushed for the door to help her with her bags.

"Hey, honey! I didn't expect you so soon. I was—" Christopher yelled as he opened the door to an unexpected surprise. Two police officers stood before him. They both removed their hats, their eyes filled with regret.

The officers explained that Alice had passed away in an accident and asked if Christopher could help them identify the body. That day, as Christopher realized his wife was gone, he lost the little faith he had gained.

"God, please bring me back my children."

The following weeks were a nightmare for Christopher. His in-laws kicked him out of his home and took the children. He was deprived of parental rights because he had no job or house.

The children were distraught that not only had they lost their mother, but now they couldn't see their father as well. They were never close to their grandparents, so they felt alone.

Christopher found himself on the streets and struggled to find a job in his condition. Nobody gave him the time of day because he looked desperate, poor, and homeless. At this point, Christopher was utterly engulfed by despair.

He would often get his free meals at a local church. One day, he decided he had nothing else left to lose, and if there was any time to call on God, it was now. From that day, he would pray the same prayer every day:

"God, please bring me back my children."

He prayed the same prayer every day for two months. Then, one day he found a letter "from God" near where he used to sleep. It had a job offer and a note that read, "No need for an expensive suit. Come as you are. For God accepts us as we are."

Christopher went to the interview and got the job. His new boss, Bruce, explained that he had sent the letter. He had overheard his prayer at church, and it brought forward his guilt for the death of his son, whom he had neglected. He took it as a sign from God to help Christopher.

Christopher was extremely grateful, and his faith had never been stronger. He worked hard at the company and got a house. He eventually convinced the court to restore his parental rights, and they were a family again.

What can we learn from this story?

• God works through people in mysterious ways. God answered Christopher's prayer through Bruce's act of atonement.
• Never give up. Christopher was met with many trials, but he never gave up trying and, eventually, praying.

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