A boy was leaving Ireland for the United States. His father said, "Pat, my boy, remember three bones and you'll come out all right."

"Which three?" he asked.

"The wishbone keeps you going after things," he answered. "The jawbone keeps you asking questions. And the backbone keeps you at it until you get there."

So often we wish for things, and we use the jawbone and pray for things, but we don't use the backbone and keep at it until the answer comes.

Whatever may be the delays and disappointments, don't stop praying.

The Living Bible says, "Keep praying until the answer comes."