And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly.

Luke 18

And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. v7-8

Today's verses give me great encouragement because there are many things which I pray about often - and in this parable Jesus gives me cause to persist in my prayer and to remain encouraged that God hears my prayers and that He responds.  I must have faith and be at peace.


My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who does hear my prayers and responds with goodness, justice, grace, love, etc. - thank You Jesus for always being available to me in prayer and for me to cry out in my need.  I am undeserving of a God who loves me so much! I daily miss the mark.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me.  Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength.  Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior.  Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin.  Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.

So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

Matthew 26

So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. v44

I've been asking God to help me with my prayer life, and found it interesting that Jesus prays three separate times in the Garden of Gethsemane.  John Piper writes about Jesus' prayers that evening.  According to Piper, God both heard Jesus' prayers AND answered them.  Jesus first sought to avoid "drinking from the cup" but then prayed for God's "will to be done".  We must be prepared for God's response to prayer, as it may not be what we seek, but we can take comfort in knowing that God never does nothing.

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an incredible God who loves me, knowing everything about me, yet still knowing everything about me died on the cross for me.  Unbelievable - thank You Jesus!  I am not worth such love.  I worry, etc. among my many sins.  Please forgive me and help me overcome and turn from my sins towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength.  Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior.  Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin.  Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.