persistence.

i have been learning a lot about persisting in prayer lately. when i say learning a lot about it, i guess i mean actually doing so, in areas where i hadn't really been before. there are a handful of things that i find myself praying for over and over again throughout each day, praying from a place of deep trust that the Lord is sovereign over situations and things where i have no control, and where my thoughts and emotions can be easily deceiving. seeking wisdom and direction and confidently asking the Father for the things that are in my heart, praying that my motivations would be exposed. i've been praying and not being afraid that the answer will be "no" or "later," because He is good in the truest sense of the word.

convniently enough, a couple of weeks ago the sermon at church was on the parable of the persistent widow, and how she continues to seek justice from an unjust judge who neither fears God nor cares about man, and because of her continual seeking, he finally grants her justice. "how much more will God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? will he delay long over them? i tell you he will give them justice speedily. nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" luke 18:7-8


a challenge to persist, praying in faith. because ultimately prayer draws us nearer to the heart of the Lord, and that is most valuable.
love,
tracey