May 5 -- "Keep Knocking—God is Listening"

Today’s Reading: Luke 11:1-28

Prayer is not a passive act but an active, expectant pursuit of God’s will and provision. In Luke 11:9, Jesus invites us into a continual conversation with the Father, not as a one-time request but as an ongoing alignment of our hearts with His divine purpose. When He tells us to ask, seek, and knock, He isn’t describing a single moment of prayer. These are actions meant to be repeated, deepened, and pursued continually and relentlessly. We are to ask—and keep on asking, seek—and keep on seeking, knock—and keep on knocking.

God responds to persistent prayer—not because of our eloquence, effort, or determination, and certainly not because we wear Him down—but because He is a loving Father who delights in giving good gifts to His children (Matthew 7:11). Our persistence is not about convincing God to listen to us, but about demonstrating unwavering trust in His wisdom and goodness.

Yes, waiting for answers can be difficult. When prayers seem unanswered, discouragement may creep in, whispering doubts about whether God hears or cares. But Jesus’ words challenge us to press on. Asking is the posture of humble reliance, seeking is an intentional pursuit of God’s heart, and knocking reveals a tenacious faith that refuses to give up—even when the door doesn’t immediately open.

Whatever you are praying for—whether healing, provision, guidance, wisdom, salvation for a loved one, or a breakthrough in your life—hold fast to this truth: His timing is flawless. While delays can feel like silence or rejection, they are not necessarily denials. Sometimes, a delay is a process of preparation, alignment, or deepening faith. Every moment of persistence shapes and strengthens our faith, teaching us to trust His heart beyond what our circumstances reveal.

So, do not grow weary in prayer. Keep pressing in. Keep believing. Keep knocking on the door, whether days or years have passed. God is faithful, and He rewards those who seek Him diligently (Hebrews 11:6). When you choose to persist in prayer, you are living out an act of faith, and your prayers—no matter how long the answers may take—are powerful in the hands of the Almighty.

May the Lord anchor your spirit with steadfast faith, fill your heart with unshakable confidence, and draw you ever closer as you keep asking, seeking, and knocking. May you rest in the assurance that your Father hears, cares, and responds in perfect love.