"And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart." (Luke 18:1 ESV)
In todays society it is all about instant gratification. No one wants to wait for anything. We used to take film out to be developed, then their became 1 hour photo processing and now you can see your picture immediately right there on the camera. And so it is with prayer. We want an answer right now. After all, if I have a question I can go to the internet and find the answer immediately.
I look at comments for PrayerSteward and read as people want to track prayers that God answers, as if we are going to hold that againt Him on judgement day. In Luke 18, Jesus reminds us that we should not give up, we should be patient and remember that that prayers are always answered if asked through Jesus. We just don't always like the answer. It could be yes, no, or not now. We have problems with the latter two.
What do we teach our kids when we answer yes all the time, to all requests? Certainly not the message Jesus shares above. We continue to play into the ways of this world. When will we wake up and realize that instant gratification here on earth does nothing for us in our eternal life?
God bless you as you start your week.
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