Refreshing Hope Ministries Online Church: Jesus

Persistent Prayer

Posted by Dion Todd August 7th, 2025 936 Views 26 Comments

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up, saying, "There was a judge in a certain city who didn't fear God, and didn't respect man. A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, 'Defend me from my adversary!' He wouldn't for a while, but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God, nor respect man, yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.' " Luke 18:1–5 WEB.

The widow in this story kept returning to the judge with her problem, though he had refused to help her several times. She returned to him again and again with her request until the judge gave her what she asked. She was persistent and really wanted it.

In Mark 7:27, there was a gentile woman who asked Jesus to help her daughter. At first, Jesus refused and said that it wasn't right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs. In other words, it wasn't yet time for the Gentiles to experience the Kingdom of God, for He came to the Jews first.

Yet, she persisted and said that even the dogs get to eat the crumbs under the table. Jesus was so impressed with her determination and humility that He did what she asked, even though it wasn't the right time.

There are times when you have to be persistent. Pray until you get an answer. In 1 Kings 18:43, Elijah went back and prayed for rain seven times before the small cloud rose out of the sea. In Matthew 26:44, on the night of His betrayal, Jesus went back and prayed the same words three times. He tells us to pray always and not lose heart (Luke 18:1).

There is a spiritual battle going on, and you are in it, even if you choose not to be. Ignorance will not protect you from it. So keep on praying, keep on seeking, keep on knocking, and the door will be opened. Sometimes, you have to pray it in.

Don't give up just because you prayed once and don't see it yet. Elijah would have never gotten his rain if he had stopped after the first prayer, though he was a mighty prophet who raised the dead. Elijah continued praying until he saw it come to pass.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You have done in my life. Please give me encouragement, strength, and wisdom today. Lead me into all that You have for me here. Help me to recognize Your times and seasons. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: Today is Thankful Thursday at the Ministry Events group! This event gives us an opportunity encourage each other by posting thoughts, moments, and prayers of gratitude for Him, His creation and all that He does in our lives. All our welcome! To join, just click on the group name and then the join link on the page that will follow. As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network.

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Billy Abee commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Persistent Prayer

3 hours ago

Amen pastor. Spot on. Father ive prayed everyday for months. Give me the encouragement to keep praying for your will to be done. Im at a brick wall and i need your help Father. Give me the understanding of what you’re doing in my life and this divorce. Bless us all Father and thank you for Pastor Dion and his sacrifices for us. Amen

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Bari Bargerstock commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Persistent Prayer

8 hours ago

I needed to hear this today.. Having such a hard time with waiting for the hand of God to move on my son's behalf. I might have to keep coming back and rereading this.

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Mark Williams

7 hours ago

Amen.

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Sylvia Todd

8 hours ago

Praying for him and for y'all, Bari 🙏!

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Bari Bargerstock

5 hours ago

Thank you.

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David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Persistent Prayer

5 hours ago

Amen. Lord You know We need healing.. help us press foreward and run the good race, never stopping to praise You unto death. We need you Jesus. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. In Jesus Name.

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Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Persistent Prayer

6 hours ago

Heavenly Father I Want To Thank You For All Of The Blessings You Give Me And My Family And Friends Everyday Please Continue To Give Me Encouragement And Strength ,Wisdom Always Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀

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Jewel Nurse-huntley

5 hours ago

Amen. Pray until something happens.

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Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Persistent Prayer

5 hours ago

Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You have done in my life. Please give me encouragement, strength, and wisdom today. Lead me into all that You have for me here. Help me to recognize Your times and seasons. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻

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Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Persistent Prayer

6 hours ago

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Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Persistent Prayer

6 hours ago

Amen

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Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Persistent Prayer

6 hours ago

Amen 🙏🏻 Thank you Pastor, I needed this as I have been praying for healing because I am feeling bad again with my sore throat. I will keep praying.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You have done in my life. Please give me encouragement, strength, and wisdom today. Lead me into all that You have for me here. Help me to recognize Your times and seasons. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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