Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1
Our example comes from Jesus!
We should pray and not give up!
What are you facing today, which you have been facing for some time?
What in your life needs a touch of God?
For what have you been waiting to hear a word from God?
Is there something you can’t handle on your own?
Is there some special request only God can answer?
Jesus would say, “Pray and don’t give up!”
Now, you need to understand, God is not going to contradict Himself. His character never changes. So, if you are asking God to let you have an affair, or to help you cheat on your taxes, don’t expect to get what you want!
But, if your request doesn’t conflict with Scripture, if it isn’t sinful, and it will give glory to God, go ahead and ask expectantly! Pray, and keep on praying until God gives you an answer. Don’t give up!
In my experience, and with what I read in the Word of God, He will either grant you your request (in His time) or His reason for “No” will be far better than what you could have received by a yes answer. Also, it is important to remember that God deals in terms of eternity, not within our finite world.
If you have started to waver from your request in recent days, Jesus reminds you, “Don’t give up!”
God, the great Father, loves to give good gifts to His people.
What is one prayer you consistently have before God?
(By the way, this is a repost from a few months ago. I sensed it was needed again.)
Thanks for these encouraging words Ron!! I have been struggling with my health. I get so exhausted and pray but
at times forget to ask God to help me. I know I am worthy and he loves me. I will pray and never give up.
Thanks so much!!
Praying for you.
Wow! You know in order for prayer to be effective it must be fervent, and it must be strategic. Like Dag Heward-Mills expounds in his book "Strategies for prayer" and "100% Answered prayer", sometimes we miss out on our blessings because we don't have the necessary tools for effective prayer. Wanna recommend these books for more insight 🙂
Hey Ron…This one is both an encouragement and kind of challenging as well. My wife has been ill for the last 10 months with a chronic condition and we have prayed that she would be healed…The confusion for us is that just prior to getting sick, we had been led (by the Lord) to adopt two more children into our family (We have five girls). So, while we know God's love is NOT is question, it has been a huge challenge to bring two more children into the home when my wife is so sick. But like you said "I'm not giving up"….just confused how it has all played out.
I'm praying God gives you some clarity in the days ahead. Praying for your strength and your wife's health.
This post has greatly encouraged me today. Thank you.
Awesome.