My grandma always told me to pray without ceasing. Boy was she right! I can’t begin to explain the number of curve balls thrown at me this last month. Many of my issues I had created on my own due to poor planning and overspending. I thought I was being punished or like the devil was spending way too much time making my world difficult, but there was no one else to blame but the person staring back in the mirror. I almost began to whine and whimper about my dilemma, but I changed course and immediately went into prayer and fasting. Suddenly, I heard this voice in my head remind me that God uses suffering as a means to increase faith, patience and trust in Him. I realized that not all problems are of the devil. Dealing with trials tested my faith, obedience, and understanding of God's will for my life.
Whatever trials I face, I remember there is a purpose for my suffering. God worked my situation out for me in such a way that I knew it was of Him (trust me, man could not even come close to this kind of favor). The Greek word "without ceasing" means continuous action. Therefore, “praying without ceasing” means to pray continuously. Praying without ceasing is sometimes really difficult when it seems like God is not answering...It’s important to realize that God doesn’t always answer on the spot or the way we want, but He does answer as He sees fit.
Keep Praying, Believing, and Trusting!!
One Love,
Robin
