When praying, it is important for us to understand that although God works ON TIME, He is not bound or restricted BY TIME.

For example, Jesus knew Lazarus was dying but did not depart until after his death.

When He arrived He was told by Lazarus' sister that if only He had arrived four days sooner He could have healed her brother.

Then Martha made a remarkable statement of absolute faith, saying -"EVEN NOW I know that whatever You ask of God, GOD WILL GIVE YOU." (John 11:22)

Lazarus had been dead for four days, his body already decomposing, but Martha knew through God, Jesus was able to transcend all of that. Standing in her very presence was the "Resurrection" and the "Life", in the person of Jesus.

Similarly, I once read of such an event, a true story, that in a similar way transcended time.

A woman watching live TV saw firemen carrying people out of a burning building. She saw one fireman carrying a pregnant woman from the flames.

Immediately she began to intercede in prayer for her and her unborn baby. Later, on the news, it was announced both had died.

She prayed on anyway and also the next day.

The next evening, it was announced that the previous announcement was incorrect.

While in the hospital, and presumed dead, a faint heartbeat was detected, she was resuscitated and both mother and child survived.