Jesus spoke a parable saying that men ought to pray and not lose heart. Luke 18:1
Walking in faith and praying for needs, healing, and deliverance for family and friends is a never-ending battle. As you know if you are a believer, spiritual warfare is necessary for prayer and intersession.
The Word holds thousands of promises to claim when praying but the answer to our prayers doesn't always come at once. Jesus told of a certain judge who didn't fear God or regard man and a certain widow came to him, saying, "Get justice for me from my adversary." The judge refused at first, but afterward, he granted her request because she was wearing him out with her request for justice.
Throughout my journey with Jesus, I have had to pray my way through many circumstances, sickness, demon-possessed people, and financial trials! Some prayers were answered quickly but others took some time and faith to see it through! There are many times I was tempted to lose heart, but God always strengthened me with His word and promises.
GOD IS FAITHFUL
Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said. "And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?" Luke 18:7
It seems as I get older the trials become longer and the temptation to lose heart comes more often. I know His word and I claim His promises but when there is no change in the circumstance the enemy comes to rob, kill, and destroy my faith!
When this happens, we are to stand firm in our faith that God will indeed come through for us as He promised! My wife and I are in the midst of trials of sickness for she and I. I have fought cancer for ten years and she has fought multiple illnesses for the twenty-five years we have been married and longer.
There have been victories and healing and battles fought but there have also been times when the enemy returns to try and make us lose heart! Trust me, it doesn't do any good to get mad at God or throw a fit, but to keep one's peace and see the battle through, keeping your eyes and heart on the One who loves you, the Lord Jesus! Remember, we are more than conquerors in Christ!
"I tell you that God will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?" Luke 18:8
Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin
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