In Luke 18, Jesus gives us a parable with a clear and burning purpose—that we ought always to pray and never lose heart. What a bold and loving command from our Lord! This is not a polite suggestion; it is a divine charge. He is calling us to live with relentless, passionate, unwavering faith. Prayer is not an occasional act—it is the breath of the believer, the cry of the soul, the heartbeat of the Spirit-filled life. And Jesus wants that fire in us never to go out.

He tells us of a widow—weak in status but fierce in faith. She had no title, no influence, no defender. But she had one thing: perseverance. She needed justice, and she kept coming. The judge she faced was corrupt, godless, heartless. He cared for no man and feared no God. And yet, her persistence overcame his indifference. Day after day, she returned. Refusing to be silenced. Refusing to be ignored. She wore him out—not with threats, but with faith that would not quit. And in the end, even the unjust judge gave her justice—not because he cared, but because she wouldn’t stop.

And here’s the thunderous truth Jesus declares: if even a wicked man like that will respond to persistent pleading, how much more will your Father in heaven respond to the cries of His chosen ones! Hallelujah! God is not distant or dismissive. He does not tire of your voice. He doesn’t need to be persuaded to care—He already loves you with an everlasting love. He is attentive. He is near. He is faithful. Though it may seem He delays, He is never late. He will avenge. He will act. He will fulfil every promise, answer every cry, and reward every ounce of faith.

So rise up in prayer! Do not quit when it feels quiet. Don’t stop when it looks still. Your Father hears you. Your faith is precious to Him. Every moment in His presence is powerful. You’re not begging before a throne of cold justice—you are welcomed before a throne of grace. You are not a desperate outsider—you are a blood-bought child of God, a citizen of heaven, an heir with Christ! Let the heavens hear your voice again. Let your spirit groan, your heart pour out, your lips declare the promises of God.

Do not let guilt close your mouth. Do not let delay bury your faith. Do not let Satan’s lies rob you of your confidence. The persistent widow’s story is not about God being reluctant—it’s about God being ready to act when He sees real faith! He delights in those who trust Him despite silence, who wait when others walk away, who press in even when they feel nothing. Your prayers are not empty. Your tears are not forgotten. He bottles them. He remembers them. He moves for you!

And remember blind Bartimaeus—he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And when they tried to silence him, he cried all the more, “Have mercy on me!” That’s the spirit Jesus is looking for! A cry that won’t be quiet. A faith that refuses to be shut down. A heart that knows who Jesus is and will not let go until He answers.

When the Son of Man returns, will He find faith on the earth? Will He find that burning, bold, persistent faith in you? I pray He will. I pray you rise in power. I pray you reclaim your prayer life with passion and boldness. Be like that widow. Be like Bartimaeus. Be like the saints of old who stormed heaven with unwavering belief. You are not praying into the void—you are speaking to your Father, and He is moved by your voice.

So don’t lose heart. Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep seeking. Keep knocking. For your God is not unjust. He is faithful. He is good. And He will answer speedily. May He find you faithful. May your lamp be burning. May your faith endure. May your voice rise again. And may your life declare, “My God hears me—and I will not stop praying!”

Kay Alli