STAY MOTIVATED PT5: The Power of Persistence.
How to Keep Asking, Seeking, and Knocking
Bible Text: Matthew 7:7-8 - "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Persistence is a key ingredient for success in any area of life. It requires determination, patience, and a willingness to keep going even when things are difficult. As Christians, we are called to persist in our faith and trust that God will answer our prayers in His perfect timing. The Bible encourages us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking, knowing that God will always hear us and provide for our needs.
Here are some statements to help you understand the power of persistence:
Persistence requires a willingness to keep going, even when things are difficult.
When we persist in our faith, we demonstrate our trust in God's goodness and provision.
The more we ask, seek, and knock, the more we will experience God's blessings and provision.
Here are some questions to help you reflect on your persistence level:
Do you give up easily when things are difficult, or do you persist in your faith and trust in God's provision?
What areas of your life do you need to persist in, even when it seems impossible?
How can you cultivate a stronger sense of persistence in your daily life?
Let us pray: Dear God, we ask that you give us the strength and perseverance to keep asking, seeking, and knocking in our faith. Help us to persist in our trust in you, even when things are difficult. Give us the courage to keep going, knowing that you hear our prayers and will provide for our needs in your perfect timing. May we find comfort and hope in the knowledge that you are always with us and will never leave us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
In conclusion, persistence is a key ingredient for success in any area of life. Let us cultivate a strong sense of persistence in our faith and trust that God will answer our prayers in His perfect timing. May we never give up on our dreams and aspirations but continue to ask, seek, and knock, knowing that God will always hear us and provide for our needs.