Tag Archives: prayer

Persist

The parable of the corrupt judge tells of a widow persistently badgering a judge who has no interest in granting her request and giving her justice. But her persistence, as we see in Luke 18:1-8, finally pays off and she is granted justice even from this corrupt source. Luke precedes the parable by saying that…
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Disciplined

As God gives us desires and direction, we begin to pursue new goals. What is it you are passionate about seeing happen this year? What are you doing to pursue it? The attainment to any worthy goal requires discipline. Last year I resolved to read more, requiring some added quiet space in my day. The…
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He went to the mountain to pray

All through the text, God has created traditions for His people as pictures – reminders – to help us be obedient. The ancient rabbis were known to climb a steep mountain to pray for their disciples. It created a physical picture of hard work – and when they got to the top – they would…
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