Keep on

Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.

Matt:7:7

Persistent prayer; not one time prayer that makes a difference. Consistent asking; continuous seeking and unceasing knocking. Not as a favourable answer alone. Which might or might not come. But His companionship: His grace: His wisdom.

The persistent widow gained what is right for her from the unrighteous judge thus. How much more our righteous Father will listen to His children's prayers.

If you are bored of asking; or you forget to ask; or if you are busy seeking something else - then where is the relationship? Where is the freedom?

Lord help me to consistently ask you, continuously seek you and unceasingly knock at your door. For you are my exceedingly great reward I know.

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Ren14 December 2024 at 08:14
Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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