Tuesday, November 4, 2025

  Praying the Promise

Then Jesus used this story to teach his followers that they should always pray and never lose hope—Luke 18:1 (NCV)

Heavenly Father, help us to be a people of persistent prayer. In our times of joy, it’s not hard to pray with gratitude. It’s during the times of trials, sickness, darkness, and tribulation that we need Your strength to pray with hope. We pray, in our times of sorrows help us to pray with a heart that anticipates healing. We pray, give us the strength to pray and keep on praying, to set our face continually and not grow weary or discouraged.

When we are faced with delays, help us to trust in Your perfect timing and sovereignty. When we feel overwhelmed, remind us that You are always listening and that our prayers matter to you and You come to help us carry our heavy loads. We ask for grace to approach You with faith and expectation, never losing heart, but resting in the knowledge that You are a loving and attentive God.

Thank You for the instruction given in Your Holy Word and the stories You used to make teachable moments that impacted the faith of all who were present. We are reminded by the words of Jesus in Luke 18:1 that we always should pray and not lose heart. Thank You for pointing it out to us when we are coming close to the danger zone and in danger of losing hope and giving up on prayer that You don’t work within our timetable and the soul that learns to wait on You and in You is blessed beyond measure. 

Going Deeper:

• Ask yourself, is there anything you can truly achieve by yourself? Are you diligent to approach the throne of God with persistence and trust or do you give up too soon or too easily?  

Praying the Promise  

Some of the Pharisees asked Jesus, “When will the kingdom of God come?” Jesus answered, “God’s kingdom is coming, but not in a way that you will be able to see with your eyes. People will not say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or, ‘There it is!’ because God’s kingdom is within you.”—Luke 12:19-21 (NCV)

Gracious Lord, I thank You for the gift of faith that makes me whole. Just as Jesus spoke to the one who returned in gratitude, saying “Rise and go; your faith has made you well,” (Luke 17:19) I lift my heart in thanksgiving for Your healing presence in my life and the many ways You heal my life, making me more aware than ever of presence and movement throughout the earth and in my individual life.

Help me to remember that Your kingdom is not something distant or hidden; it’s not something far off, but alive within me and among us. Teach me to see Your reign in acts of love, in moments of peace, and in the quiet strength You place in my spirit each day.

When I am tempted to look inside myself for signs of Your power, remind me that Your Spirit dwells within, guiding me, comforting me, and calling me to live with compassion and courage; this is a different kind of life, distinct from those in the world around me. May my life reflect the truth that the kingdom of God is here—present in every breath, every prayer, every act of kindness. 

Lord, continue to develop my spiritual eyes and perception. May my gratitude deepen my faith and let my faith draw me closer to You. May I rise each day with a heart open to Your presence walking in wholeness, joy and peace., In Jesus’ name, Amen