Key Scripture: Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

Devotional

Persistent prayer teaches us that faith is not proven by intensity, but by endurance. Jesus spoke Luke 18:1 to disciples who would face discouragement, delay, and unanswered questions. Persistence is not about convincing God to act; it is about trusting Him enough to keep coming back.

There are seasons when prayer feels powerful and immediate, and others when it feels quiet and repetitive. In those moments, persistence becomes an act of faith. Every prayer offered again is a declaration that God is still trustworthy—even when circumstances remain unchanged.

God often uses delay to deepen dependence. As we persist, our motives are purified, our faith is strengthened, and our hearts become anchored in God rather than outcomes. Persistence keeps us positioned to receive what God is doing beneath the surface.

Do not confuse silence with absence. God is at work even when answers seem slow. Keep praying. Heaven responds to faith that refuses to quit.

Scripture Insight

Luke 18:1 reminds us that persistence in prayer is foundational to faith. Jesus expects us to keep praying, even in the waiting.

Heart Check

Have you stopped praying about something because you felt discouraged or tired of waiting?

Practice Today

• Revisit a prayer you stopped praying and bring it before God again.
• Speak Luke 18:1 aloud as a reminder to persevere.
• Ask God for strength to trust Him in the waiting.
• Thank Him for working even when you cannot see it.

Reflection: What prayer has God been inviting you to persist in rather than abandon?

Prayer: Father, teach me to pray without giving up. When answers feel delayed and hope feels stretched, strengthen my faith. Help me trust Your timing and remain steadfast, knowing You are always at work. In Jesus’ name, Amen.