Persistent Prayer

Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you.  For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, [the door] will be opened.  Matthew 7:7-8 Amplified

Persistent prayer…but not repetitious. And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Matthew 6:7-8. We’re supposed to be persistent…but not meaningless repetition. Something happened that needs prayer—so I have an unspoken prayer request of you. God knows what we need. We just have to trust. Trust God. That didn’t seem so hard last week…but today I just want a miracle—a healing touch in this situation. Trust God. Pray persistently. Trust God. I’m asking, seeking, and knocking…and trusting. How about you?  

RSVP: Jesus is inviting us today to pray persistently. Ask and you’ll receive; seek and you’ll find; knock and the door will be opened. How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Jesus, I come before You humbly seeking Your grace and healing in this situation. You know all about it—even before I ask. Thank you for hearing my prayer.   

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

This recipe came highly recommended. It is also a good use of seasonal vegetables. Enjoy. 

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup         Serves: 6

1 lb ground beef

1/2 medium onion, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 green pepper, diced

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 cups or 1 (16 ounce) can diced, crushed or stewed tomatoes
2 cups water or 2 cups broth
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
salt and pepper

rice ~ 2 cups or more of cooked rice

Brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain fat from beef and set aside, do not discard the fat. Saute the vegetables and herbs in the same pan. Add water or broth, ground beef and rendered fat, let simmer for at least 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. The longer this soup simmers the better the flavor. Stir in desired amount of rice.  

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.