Article October 1, 1938 Issue

Signs of the Times

Topic: The Uses of Prayer

with contributions from Paul A. Wobus, Chiang Kai-shek, Wayne C. Williams, James Reid

[From the King's Business, Los Angeles, California]

Some months ago, while riding in an automobile with Dr. and Mrs. N. A. Jepson from Seattle to Everett, Washington, I noticed a sticker on the windshield with the words, "Pray at the start; praise at the finish." Realizing there must be a story concerning this sticker, I asked for an explanation. Mrs. Jepson related that she had only recently learned to drive, and that while she was learning, she was constantly praying for protection from accident and danger. One day she wrote out the words, "Pray at the start and praise at the finish," and placed the card on the windshield.

The idea struck fire. By and by, others asked whether they might have a similar card. Their interest led to the printing of thousands of stickers that have been distributed all over Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. What an appropriate slogan for a Christian motorist! Certainly every Christian who drives a car will recognize the need of prayer. We should pray about everything, but not the least about our driving. Certainly none of us should start out on a trip without asking for God's protection. At the conclusion of the trip, we should return thanks to God for bringing us safely to the destination. Pray at the start. Praise at the finish!

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