“Never stop praying.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT)
There are times when prayer feels like a lifeline to heaven, and times when it feels like our words fall flat against the ceiling. We pray for healing, breakthrough, provision, restoration — yet sometimes silence lingers. In those moments, hope can feel fragile.
But Jesus reminds us to keep asking. In Luke 18, He tells the parable of the persistent widow who kept coming before the judge, pleading for justice. The judge eventually relented — not because he was good, but because she refused to give up. And Jesus concludes, “Don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night?” (Luke 18:7 NLT).
Our Father is not reluctant or indifferent. He is loving, attentive, and faithful. Even when His answers seem delayed, He is still working. Even when His timing stretches our patience, His promises stand secure. Persisting in prayer isn’t about wearing God down — it’s about letting Him grow our faith, refine our trust, and anchor us deeper in His presence.
So don’t stop praying. Don’t stop hoping. Every whispered prayer is heard, every tear is noticed, and every moment of waiting is being woven into a story of God’s faithfulness.
Prayer
Lord, thank You that You hear us when we pray. Strengthen our faith when answers feel slow and when silence feels heavy. Teach us to trust that You are working in ways we cannot yet see. Help us persist in prayer — not in striving, but in steady surrender. May our hearts find rest in Your love, even as we keep knocking. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s persist in prayer together!
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Please pray for my faith and strength. I feel burdened and overwhelmed by life’s demands and circumstances (including my husband’s recent job loss). I need God’s wisdom on how to manage these responsibilities, His peace and provision.