Lessons From Abraham’s Relentless Prayer
Do you ever feel like you've asked too much of God? Does your prayer list consist of the same petitions over and over again? My health is a daily prayer, and I often wonder if God is tired of hearing me ask for the same thing day after day. Thankfully, the answer to that question can be found in the pages of Scripture.
In the age-old tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, a powerful moment takes place when Abraham converses with the Almighty. As God reveals his plan to destroy the sinful cities, Abraham begins a fervent prayer.
While You Were Sleeping
Have you ever fallen asleep in the middle of your prayer time? Come on, be honest. We get still, close our eyes, begin to petition the Father, and the next thing we know, we're waking up a half hour later with a crick in the neck and a guilty conscience. It happens. In fact, it happens far more often than it should. It even happened to three of Jesus' closest friends here on earth.