Today's post written by Gordon Walls.
Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Listen to this story that Jesus told his disciples about the hope we have…
Luke 18:1-8 NIV - The Parable of the Persistent Widow
Our Lord’s encouragement to us is clear: Always pray and don’t give up!
Have you ever been tempted to throw in the towel? We certainly find ourselves in the midst of challenging days lately, don’t we?
- Maybe things at work have gotten to the point that it’s more than you can bear.
- Maybe things in your family are so complicated and difficult that you don’t know what to do anymore.
- Maybe you’ve got a problem that seems so unsolvable that you’re ready to throw your hands in the air and walk away.
- Maybe you’re just having one of those weeks where everything seems to go wrong. I think that’s how a lot of us may be feeling right now.
If we ever needed God, we need him now! While I don’t know your exact situation, I get it. You need God to help you with your kids. You need God to help you with your marriage. You need God to help you with your addiction. You need God to help you with your friends. You need God to help you with your sickness. You need God to help you with your grief. You need God to help you with your finances. Simply put, You need God to help you!
I want to encourage you today: CRY OUT to God. He will hear you. He will listen. He will answer. Remember, your God is always working, often in invisible ways, for your good and for His ultimate glory. Constant prayer means keeping our requests continually before God as we live for him day by day, believing He will answer. When we live by faith, we are not to give up. Even if it feels like answers are delayed … keep praying. Remember, God is never late. As we persist in prayer, we grow in character, faith, and hope.
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