Men Always Ought to Pray

Men Always Ought to Pray

Luke 18:1-8

“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor [a]regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, [b]‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ 4 And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, 5 yet because this widow troubles me I will [c]avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’ ”

6 Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. 7 And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? 8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”

This particular parable contains so many insights about prayer. Theologians have struggled with the implications of this parable.  I want to focus on the first verse where is says “men always ought to pray and not lose heart..” 

Prayer can be tough! There are so many distractions. If we’re not careful our prayer life will dwindle down to simply praying over our meals, if that! 

I encourage you not to lose heart. Set aside more time for consecrated prayer, worship and bible reading. Strive to spend more time in the Lord’s presence.

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