James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, tells us in his letter to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations, “Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.” (James 5:13).
Beloved, if you aren’t happy and singing songs of praise, get yourself in the praying mode. Have you read the parable of the persistent widow in God’s holy word? Read Luke 18:1-8 (NIV) below.
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge, who neither feared God, nor cared what people thought. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’
“For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!"
And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
Great God in heaven... May we never become discouraged in prayer and never lose heart. You are our refuge at all times and always right there to pick us up. Thank You Lord Jesus for your grace, mercy and unending love. You are the King of all Kings! We are here to praise you, Almighty one. In the name of Yeshua, Amen!
Shalom,
Rick Hawbaker ~ Praying 4-U Ministries
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