What Jabez prayed was pretty simple and straightforward.  He asked for divine guidance, protection, and for the Lord to expand his circle of influence around him.  And guess what?  God gave it to him!  Don’t ever think that God is too busy with the breaking news of the day to listen to your prayers…He’s not.  Your prayers are equally as important to Him as anything happening in the world today.  And remember, there’s tremendous potential power within a simple heartfelt prayer.