Being persistent in prayer can make a difference in your life and the lives of those you pray for. It is one of the greatest weapons God gives us! If you’re struggling, remember the Lord listens to our prayers. Trust Him, knowing He understands what is best in His timing. Military planners note that while …
Are you prepared for the cost of commitment to being a disciple of Jesus? If you’re like me, you may not have grasped this until you became a mature Christian. The good news is that the Christian walk is often a journey of learning, and as we grow in faith, we develop a deeper understanding …
Persistent intercessory prayer is a gift from the Lord that can change lives. It allows us to plead another person’s case before Him. The primary purpose of intercession is to convey to God what the Holy Spirit inspires within us, thereby releasing His power. Prayer doesn’t stop at making requests for ourselves; it extends to …
Being alert and praying sounds easy, but it takes focus, especially when you are tired from a spiritual battle. Jesus knew He was in a spiritual battle as He contemplated His suffering on the cross to pay for the sins of humanity. To gather strength in this battle, Jesus took His disciples to the Mount …
Being persistent is a trait that is essential along our spiritual journey. It is easy to give up, especially when we are discouraged or unsure of ourselves. Peter was put in prison by King Herod Agrippa, who planned on killing him until God intervened and sent an angel to free him. As quickly as the …
In almost any endeavor, persistence makes a difference. One of the most essential qualities of being a follower of Jesus is determination. Jesus is our role model for determination and persistence. We can’t imagine the strength it took for our Savior to journey to the cross and die for our sins as He fulfilled His …
My husband and I just finished a home remodeling project and know the importance of completing the job. Like many things in life, it took longer and cost more than we expected. In the story of Esther, by chapter eight, Haman was dead, but his decree to destroy the Jews continued. Esther had already risked …
Paul deals with correction and conflict in 2 Corinthians. Paul planted the church in Corinth on his second missionary trip and stayed there for eighteen months before planting other churches. Later, he received a message from a friend that the church was struggling with some problems. Paul wrote a letter with advice as he attempted …
When I want to give up, I need to humble myself and ask the Lord to help me to keep going. In God’s mercy, He is always there helping me to do what He has asked me. As we go through life, there are many times it would be easier to give up and stop. …
Overcoming a persistent enemy is not easy, and perhaps you are fighting a tenacious enemy right now. Our enemy, satan, will use his minions to wear us down so he can move forward with his agenda. With the Lord’s help we can recognize this tactic and be an overcomer. We, too, can be persistent in …