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“Continue in prayer, and watch in it with thanksgiving;” Colossians 4:2 (KJV)

Have you ever prayed for many weeks, months or years only to become weary and lose hope? I was so grateful to God that after praying for my sister for about 30 years to move to Lynchburg, God brought her and her family here. During those years I was inconsistent with my prayers, but I never gave up hope. I can’t say that about every prayer I’ve prayed. We all have been discouraged and doubted God at times. It is exciting when God answers prayer, especially after so many years of praying; however, we must not lose hope. When I pray I try to see things happening that I am praying for, and I also begin to thank God for the answer that is on its way. This strengthens my faith. I also take scripture and stand on it. Scripture builds my faith. I read the scripture back to God and am reminded of His promises. Faith rises up within me when I do this.  God wants us all to grow in our faith. Without faith it’s impossible to please Him. Praying scriptures is a great way for us to grow in faith. When I pray scriptures it reaffirms to me what God says He will do. Pray with expectation. Pray with confidence. Pray with hope. Pray with faith, and pray with thanksgiving. Let’s not forget to thank God for hearing our prayers and answering them the way He knows is best.

“Father, thank You for Your Word that reminds us that You can do the impossible. Help us not to get weary in our prayer life. Thank You that You incline your ear to us. We thank You for the answers that are on the way.”

For His Glory

Linda Reyes Shepherd
TRBC Mountain Blend