My little daughter is a good example of shameless persistence. Months before her birthday, she's fond of reminding me about the type of cake she wants. Sometimes, she'll come beside me to pray aloud because the content of her prayer itself is a reminder about her birthday.
When I was young, the way I demanded for things from my parents was troubling, especially Christmas clothes. Now, my children are doing same to me especially my daughter. Guess it is pay back time.
Even If my parents weren't happy about my request, they'll find a way to get the clothes because of my shameless persistence.
There was a time my mom instructed I must always thank her before making any request. This I did not even because I understood the importance of gratitude but I saw it as a precursor to my request being granted.
The next moment, I'll roll out a long list of what I needed even when she's not in the right frame of mind.
Children are good at doing that especially when what they want will meet their ego and emotional need. Do you know how children boast about what their dad or mom buys for them?
They don't care how daddy and mummy will get the money, all they care about is the answer to their request. They can do this for months until they weary their parents.
Jesus told the story of a man that needed something from his friend. His friend was reluctant to give him what he wanted but because he was shamelessly persistent, his friend gave it to him.
Jesus taught about persistence in our prayers to God. Some get tired of praying because answers are delayed. I have seen those who took a reluctant posture about prayer.
Probably because they've prayed for years but there seems to be no result. Dearest, If you're in that category, persist in prayers shamelessly.
I love the way the early church prayed. Their prayer culture was "continuous".
Acts 1:14 says, "These all with one mind were CONTINUALLY devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers".
Acts 2:42 says, "They were CONTINUALLY devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer".
There are issues that require shameless persistence in the place of prayer. You don't relent in prayers after a month because you didn't get what you wanted.
If Daniel had done that, he wouldn't get the answers to his prayers of twenty one days. Your persistence in prayers must be shameless and coupled with faith.
You don't stop until you get what you want, that's how to fight your way through in life.
Colossians 4:2 says, "Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God" ( GNT).
