Are you going through one of those times when it seems every attempt to resolve a problem is met with a new difficulty? We thank the Lord at night that it is taken care of, but awake to find that something else has gone wrong and the problem remains. Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
When we read the story of the persistent widow, we see that Jesus tried to tell His followers in clear terms: Always pray, and never give up. Prayer is not a means of coercing God to do what we want, it is a process of recognizing His power and plan for our lives. In prayer, we yield our lives and circumstances to the Lord and trust Him to act in His time and in His way. As we rely on God’s Grace not only for the outcome of our requests but for the process as well, we can keep coming to the Lord in prayer, trusting His wisdom and care for us.
Our Lord’s encouragement to us is clear: Always pray, and do not give up! — Luke 18:1