Luke 18:1 (KJV)
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Prayer is a powerful and ongoing communication with God. It is the divine channel through which God ensures that all of our needs are met as Christians. Prayer is not just about asking for things but about building a deeper relationship with God. It challenges us to remain faithful and trust in God’s timing, even when answers seem delayed. Prayer is the sure answer and the ultimate solution to all problems and challenges of life. Our anchored Scripture emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer and unwavering faith. Jesus profoundly stated that men should always pray and not lose heart. Praying with steadfast consistency and dedication is essential to achieving results or answers through prayer. Simply praying isn’t sufficient; we need to P+U+S+H = Pray-Until-Something-Happens. This is why God placed no limitations on the power of prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “pray without ceasing.” Prayer is essential in our pursuit of experiencing God’s Glory. It serves as a ladder that enables us to enter into His Presence. The more we engage in prayer, the greater our encounters with His Presence will be, and this will undoubtedly lead us into a deeper experience of His Glory.
Persistence in prayer is the key to answered prayer. It symbolizes trust and total dependence on God. Mark 10:48 says, “And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.” The unwavering spirit of persistence drove Bartimaeus to shout for mercy and help from Jesus despite the naysayers urging him to be silent. This determination captured Jesus’ attention, restored his sight, and transformed his story. This is precisely why the devil attempts to undermine our persistence in prayer. He understands that if he can disrupt a Christian’s prayer life, he can destabilize their entire spiritual journey. That’s why he throws distractions our way—work, family obligations, social media, television, and even church activities, all designed to steal our time and divert our focus from prayer. Many of the challenges we face today would vanish if only we committed to prayer. A prayer of faith possesses the power to move mountains and shift our seasons. As children of God, we have no valid excuse for living a prayer-less life. Let’s rise to the occasion and prioritize our connection with God. James 4:2 says, “Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.” God desires for us to walk closely with Him and remain steadfast in our prayer life.
Beloved, determined to pray persistently and tirelessly for endless laughter cannot just come without persistence. So, when you complain of tiredness in praying, fasting, or coming to church, it is to your own disadvantage because the devil is not tired of launching his attacks. Commit to a specific time each day to pray; it could be in the morning, during a lunch break, or before bed. Always pray to God to open your eyes to behold wondrous things from His law. God is waiting for your prayer, with angels standing to take orders! Don’t give up in prayer, for your breakthrough is not far away. Today, invoke the power of God, and He will answer you by fire. Pray until the God of Elijah manifests Himself powerfully in your situations. Pray with the assurance that your prayer for fruitfulness, child, career, spouse, healing, deliverance, or a change of level is about to be answered. Pray without minimizing what you expect from God. As long as you are sure you are working in God’s Will, persist. You will succeed because the determined and focused always get what they want. Along with making requests, spend time thanking God for what He has done in your life, for gratitude fuels faith. Remember, persist even when you don’t see immediate results—trust that He hears you and is working in His perfect timing.
O LORD, help me to be persistent in prayer. I will not give up at the edge of my miracles in Jesus’ Name.