Whenever we see tragedy or suffering or pain in the life of someone we care about, initially there should always be "spontaneous intercession". I am compelled to immediately turn to my heavenly Father when any overwhelming situation comes into the life of a friend or family member. But does this ever grow tiring?
In Jesus' parable of the persistent widow, He commends this woman for her example of stubborn persistence for mercy. We too should have the same relentless struggle as we wrestle in prayer for those around us bound in drugs, porn, pride, and selfishness. We should be in agony on our knees for marriages that are struggling, houses that are being lost to financial ruin, and diseases that are wreaking havoc on faithful saints. But too often we lose sight of the reality of long-suffering, and believe a simple prayer here or enough faith there will evoke relief, repentance, or a reversal of adversity.
Jesus was literally sweating drops of blood before facing the excruciating pain and torment of death by scourging and crucifixion. And He asked His disciples to stay alert nearby and pray with and for Him. Their response is no different than ours: they fell asleep. May we rise up from resting on our backs in sluggish spiritual posture, to falling hard on our knees as we bear one another's burdens in prayer.
Pilgrim
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Good points bro. But sometimes I feel like this is all I do ... and the burden is too heavy. The needs of the world, and even just the people in our own lives, are endless. How can we be constantly on our knees agonizing in prayer for every need of every person. This issue has been tearing me down for years, and sucking all the joy and peace out of my relationship with God. And I'm definitely growing "weary".
But Jesus invites us to come to Him and receive His rest.
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