Don’t give up
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on
this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.
Primary Text
“And He spake a
parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to
faint;” Luke 18v1 (KJV)
“One day Jesus told
His disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show
them that they must keep praying until the answer comes.” Luke 18v1 (TLB)
“Also [Jesus] told
them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not to turn
coward (faint, lose heart, and give up).” Luke 18v1 (AMP)
As the year draws to
an end, perhaps you are keeping stock of your life and ticking your boxes of
answered prayers. Perhaps the bills seem to be piling up. Perhaps you feel as
though you are not where you are supposed to be. Today’s encouragement is to
tell you don’t give up – keep praying, keep believing. I have heard it said
that prayer is hard work. But prayer is also a demonstration of faith, as those
who come to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who
diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11v6). When you pray you are saying God I know You
hear me, I know You can do it, You can change this situation, I invite You to
have Your way. Jesus Himself illustrated a parable to His disciples about
praying and not losing heart/fainting.
Supplementary Text – Why not trust God again (Kurt
Carr)
[Verse:]
When life seems cruel and so
unfair,
with each new day it seems a
greater problem's waiting there.
For each step forward I take, seems
I get pushed two steps behind.
Don't think I'm gonna make it
sometimes,
don't think my nerves can take it
this time,
as I'm about to call it quits the
solution comes to mind.
[Chorus 1:]
Why not trust God again;
I know that He can do it if I pray
again,
Believe again, my God will work it
for my good again.
I know that He
will see me through it all if I trust in God again.
[Bridge:]
Is there a mountain standing in
your way?
Is there a loved one you're worried
about today (worried about today)?
(Ooh) Is there a blessing you
desire that seems intangible?
Instead of giving up the fight,
just cling to faith with all your
might,
the One that's seen you through
before
is still able (able, able, able),
He's still able (able, able, able).
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
just to take Him
at His word.
Prayer
Why don’t you take it
to the Lord in prayer…
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