Prayer and Share Meeting - Prayer Petition
January 9th: The Power of Persistent Prayer
Luke 18:1 (ESV)
"And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart."
Praise and Worship
Everlasting God, we praise You for being a faithful Father who hears our prayers and never grows weary of our petitions. You are the God of infinite patience, wisdom, and love. We exalt You for teaching us the value of persistence in prayer and for reminding us that You are always working on our behalf, even when we cannot see it. You are the Rock of our salvation and the Keeper of every promise. We glorify You for Your steadfast love and Your attentive ear to our cries.
Praying God’s Will
Lord, Your will is that we remain persistent in prayer and never lose heart. Teach us to trust in Your perfect timing and to bring our requests to You with unwavering faith. Help us to develop the discipline of continual prayer, keeping our hearts and minds fixed on You. May our persistence reflect our trust in Your goodness and our hope in Your promises.
Praying the Request
Father, we ask for the strength to persevere in prayer, even when answers seem delayed or challenges appear insurmountable. Help us to remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that You hear and will answer in Your perfect way. Renew our hope when we grow weary and remind us of the power of persistence in drawing us closer to You. Let our prayers be marked by boldness and faith, knowing that You are able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we ask or imagine.
Praying for Forgiveness
Merciful Lord, we confess that we have often grown discouraged when answers to our prayers did not come quickly. Forgive us for doubting Your faithfulness or giving up too soon. Cleanse us of impatience and renew in us a heart that trusts in Your timing and plan. Help us to remember that persistence in prayer is not about wearing You down but about deepening our relationship with You.
Praying for Protection
Lord, protect us from discouragement and doubt that threaten to weaken our faith. Guard our hearts from the lies of the enemy that suggest our prayers are ineffective or unheard. Surround us with Your peace and assurance as we continue to seek You in prayer. Strengthen us to press on, confident in Your promises and the power of persistent prayer.
Praise and Worship
We worship You, Lord, for being a God who calls us to pray without ceasing and assures us that You hear every word. You are the One who strengthens our hearts and renews our faith. May we persist in prayer with confidence, knowing that You are working all things for our good and Your glory. To You be all honor, praise, and adoration, now and forevermore. Amen.
