Persistent Prayer!

For Thursday, May 15, 2025:

Luke 11:9 NLT, Jesus speaking: “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”

Jesus is continuing his teaching about prayer, and in these words, he’s highlighting persistence. Jesus’ words remind me of Curtis Mayfield’s song, “Keep On Keeping On,” as he encourages young people to relentlessly pursue love and peace. That seems like a worthy goal, something with which our Savior would be on board.

Our prayers shouldn’t be solely about our desires. That for which we pray needs to be in line with God’s vast eternal plan. And when our desires are in accord with God’s plans, we need to consider God’s timing. You may think you have a good idea, but God will wait for just the right time to bring it to fruition. After all, it’s not MY will be done, but THY will be done!

Jesus promises that the Father hears all our prayers and that he stands ready to provide what’s best for us. Verse 10 concludes, “Everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

Persistent prayer is not wasted time!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus In the City Fellowship