Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Persistence Wins

When we experience long periods of fighting the same spiritual battles we can struggle to determine if we are making a difference. I have heard many stories about people receiving deliverance or a blessing at the very end of a long period of prayer by others. Scriptures speak of this.

Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Paul encourages us to not give in. He says in the end we win. We will reap the reward of our persistence if we just do not give up. If you wonder if your prayers matter, just think about this. It is likely that the last time you received some amazing blessing that somewhere God had someone on their knees praying for you. They may not have know it, and you may not have known it, but God did. He responded and you received the blessing. If you are in this situation, fight back. Pray a blessing on someone you know or on an unknown person. The enemy will give up because you will be heard and he will tire of losing ground.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. Thank You for Your kingdom. Forgive us when we grow weary. Strengthen us and lift us up. Help us to remember others in their times of need. Send us Your healing, deliverance, and overwhelming provision. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.