Dictionary of Bible Themes An answer to prayer may not come immediately. Petitioners are to continue praying earnestly. This requires patience, determination and, at times, a willingness to wrestle with God for the desired outcome. Psalms 40:1; 88:1The principle of persistence in prayer See also Prayer should be made with patience and perseverance 1 Chronicles 16:11Psalms 116:2 Luke 18:1-8 See also Jesus Christ taught his disciples to persist in prayer Luke 11:5-10Acts 1:14 See also Persistence in prayer was exemplified in the early church Acts 2:42Ephesians 6:18 See also Paul exhorted the churches to practise persistent prayer Romans 12:121 Thessalonians 5:17 Genesis 18:23-33 Examples of persistence in prayer Abraham pleads persistently for Sodom Genesis 32:24-32Jacob persists in wrestling with God Deuteronomy 9:25-29See also Moses persists in interceding for Israel Exodus 32:31-321 Samuel 1:10-11 Hannah persistently asks for a son James 5:17-18See also Elijah persists in prayer about the rain 1 Kings 18:36-44Psalms 88:1-18; 119:147-149; 130:1-6 The psalmists persist in calling out to God Luke 22:42-44Jesus Christ persisted in pursuing the Father's will pp Mt 26:36-43 pp Mk 14:32-40 Micah 7:7Persistence in prayer is exemplified in waiting for God See also Psalms 27:14; 33:20; 37:7; 38:15; 40:1Isaiah 26:8 See also 8459 perseverance8656 longing for God 8674 study |
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