Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Luke 11:1
When you have little ones tugging at you for constant attention, it can become somewhat annoying, even for the most patient of parents. They flop in your lap, constantly asking why and how and saying "no" a lot. If you're not giving them the eye contact, even if you're listening, they'll get in your face, take your cheeks with both hands, get inches from your face so that they have your undivided attention. They are definitely persistent because in their mind, they are important and have an immediate need.
The same can be said with us and our relationship with God. When a situation arises in our lives, we turn to God in fervent prayer. We might even shout it out to God. We might go to church and pray before the tabernacle, so hard that we become emotional. We seek answers and a solution. Nothing else in this world seems to be important except this particular situation.
Jesus teaches us to be persistent in our prayer. Take an honest look at your life today and see if you devote 15 minutes a day in silent prayer. If you don't, then maybe you should. The answers to your prayers might just come in that quiet time you spend with the Father.
Question for Reflection
How much time do I spend in prayer and reflection each week outside of church?
Lord give me the time and willingness to pray not just with words but my heart, soul and mind.
