One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
Luke 18:1 NLT
Do you remember the song This is the Stuff, sung by Francesca Battistelli? It starts with these words - I lost my keys in the great unknown, and call me please, 'cause I can't find my phone. This is the stuff that drives me crazy. This is the stuff that's getting to me lately. Who knew all these years that the story of my life was a hit record waiting to happen?
As I’ve gotten older, it’s only gotten worse. I can lose something I had in my hand 10 seconds ago when I never left the room! I haven’t figured out that one yet… It seems I definitely lose more things than I can find. One of my favorite quotes of all time is this; Those who are organized and keep a clean desk will never know the joy of finding something they thought they’d lost forever.
That being said, I have to tell you - All kidding aside - I have searched and searched – in multiple versions, translations and volumes and I have NEVER found one – NOT ONE Scripture that tells me to give up when I’m praying and believing according to God’s Word. Not one. Nor will you…
And I want to tell you – it is ABSOLUTELY God’s will to heal. If it wasn’t, Jesus wouldn’t have taken the stripes on His back for our healing. So it’s very simple. Pray BELIEVING - as Jesus instructs us, as recorded in Matthew 21. And keep believing!
Luke 18:1 NLT
Do you remember the song This is the Stuff, sung by Francesca Battistelli? It starts with these words - I lost my keys in the great unknown, and call me please, 'cause I can't find my phone. This is the stuff that drives me crazy. This is the stuff that's getting to me lately. Who knew all these years that the story of my life was a hit record waiting to happen?
As I’ve gotten older, it’s only gotten worse. I can lose something I had in my hand 10 seconds ago when I never left the room! I haven’t figured out that one yet… It seems I definitely lose more things than I can find. One of my favorite quotes of all time is this; Those who are organized and keep a clean desk will never know the joy of finding something they thought they’d lost forever.
That being said, I have to tell you - All kidding aside - I have searched and searched – in multiple versions, translations and volumes and I have NEVER found one – NOT ONE Scripture that tells me to give up when I’m praying and believing according to God’s Word. Not one. Nor will you…
And I want to tell you – it is ABSOLUTELY God’s will to heal. If it wasn’t, Jesus wouldn’t have taken the stripes on His back for our healing. So it’s very simple. Pray BELIEVING - as Jesus instructs us, as recorded in Matthew 21. And keep believing!
Never give up. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NKJV
Prayer:
Father,
According to Your Word in Psalm 119, verse 114, You are my refuge and my shield; Your Word is my source of hope. In You, I put my trust. I choose to believe Your Truth over anything and anybody. Let Your light of Truth shine, Father. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen
According to Your Word in Psalm 119, verse 114, You are my refuge and my shield; Your Word is my source of hope. In You, I put my trust. I choose to believe Your Truth over anything and anybody. Let Your light of Truth shine, Father. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen
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