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Friday, March 8, 2013

Persistence in Prayer




Since that last post that I put up on George Mueller, I have been doing some reading and studying on prayer. I found, on Kindle, 6 free books by him and below is a small snippet from his Answers to Prayer book on how God provided for him and why God made him wait.

The funds are exhausted. The labourers, who had a little money, have given as long as they had any left. Now observe how the Lord helped us! A lady from the neighbourhood of London who brought a parcel with money from her daughter, arrived four or five days since in Bristol, and took lodgings next door to the Boys' Orphan-House. This afternoon she herself kindly brought me the money, amounting to £3 2s. 6d. We had been reduced so low as to be on the point of selling those things which could be spared; but this morning I had asked the Lord, if it might be, to prevent the necessity, of our doing so. That the money had been so near the Orphan-Houses for several days without being given, is a plain proof that it was from the beginning in the heart of God to help us; but because He delights in the prayers of His children, He had allowed us to pray so long; also to try our faith, and to make the answer so much the sweeter. It is indeed a precious deliverance. I burst out into loud praises and thanks the first moment I was alone, after I had received the money. I met with my fellow-labourers again this evening for prayer and praise; their hearts were not a little cheered. This money was this evening divided, and will comfortably provide for all that will be needed to-morrow."

Müller, George (2012-05-12). Answers to Prayer From George Müller's Narratives (pp. 32-33).  . Kindle Edition.

Sometimes God makes us wait on Him for the answers to our prayers only for the reasons that He delights in the prayers of His children and He is trying your faith.

Proverbs 15:8 NIV
The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

James 1:2-3 NIV
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

1 Peter 1:7 NIV
These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Brothers and sisters, just because Father hasn't answered your prayer right away that doesn't mean that He won't. There are reasons for this and one of the reasons may just be that He finds joy in hearing you pray and speaking to Him. Press in with prayer, make sure your heart is clean and your prayer is not selfish but according to His will.

I'm linking this post with Barbie at The Weekend Brew.



Blessings,
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14 comments:

  1. Perfect timing...a reminder that I need to continue being a persistent knocker. Thank you and many blessings, Shana.

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    1. Hi Shana,
      Yes, we need not to give up but instead press in with more prayer.

      Blessings hon,
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  2. I always say, "In consistancy lies the power." Blessings.

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    1. Hi JBR,
      Wise words and so true for many areas of our lives.

      Blessings hon,
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  3. I have to believe this now..of source it is no coincidence that I read this!! I feel today like my prayers were wasted, but I know they are not...and I know God delights when we praise him when we feel he has not heard our prayers...but it is still hard.

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    1. Hi Annmarie,
      I know it is so hard when we don't see results to the prayers we pray but there is work going on in the spiritual realm that we cannot see and God does hear us and will answer us.

      I have been praying about a certain issue for over 10 years and I am yet to see the answer to my prayers, yet I won't give up because He is faithful and His promises are true, so I wait and learn and wait some more.

      Blessings hon,
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  4. Beautiful post and I need to look into that book, thank you for sharing. And love those verses!!

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    1. Hi Jennifer,
      Thank you. :)
      George Mueller's testimony gives me encouragement, I am thankful I found these books and can share his wisdom with all of you.

      Blessings hon,
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  5. Thank-you for sharing this encouragement to continue praying. We have a loving and faithful Father.
    I'm glad you visited my blog. Have a blessed weekend.

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    1. Hi Carol,
      Yes, our Father is loving, caring and faithful. He is always listening to us, testing us, growing us and watching out for us. George Mueller's testimony to answered prayer is an encouragement, especially since I have never heard prayer being answered in this way.

      Blessings hon,
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  6. Praying without ceasing and remaining constant and persistent is something I'm learning more and more. When God doesn't immediately answer, it simply means His timing is not yet. It doesn't always mean no. And if it is no, I am realizing He has something better. For His thoughts are not my thoughts, nor are His ways my ways.

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    1. Hi Barbie,
      It sure is a growth experience and one that not only draws one into the presence of the Father but also shows us just how much He really loves us. I too am finding that Father's no means He has something even better in store. His ways are better then mine. :)

      Blessings hon,
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  7. George Mueller is one of my heroes of the faith! Reading his biography helped shaped my view about prayer a lot. Great post!

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    1. Hi Marty,
      Thanks for sharing, it's good to know that there are others who know about this man of prayer and faith.

      Blessings and thank for stopping by.
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