Verse from Colossians

“你们要恒切祷告，在祷告的时候存着感恩的心警醒；”

歌罗西书 4:2 

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

Colossians 4:2 

Kevin wiped a tear from his eye as he held out a slip of paper for James and Cari, to read. He knew they were praying for their daughter to return to faith in Jesus. “This note was found in my mother’s Bible after her death, and I hope it encourages you,” he said. At the top of the note were the words, “For my son, Kevin.” Below them was a prayer for his salvation.

“I carry this with me in my own Bible today,” Kevin explained. “My mother prayed for my salvation for more than thirty-five years. I was far away from God, and I’m a believer now.” He looked intently at them and smiled through his tears: “Never give up praying for your daughter—no matter how long it takes.”

In the gospel of Luke, Luke begins with the words, “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1).

In the story, Jesus contrasts an “unjust judge” (v. 6) who answers a request merely because he doesn’t want to be further bothered, with a perfect heavenly Father who cares deeply for us and wants us to come to Him. We can be encouraged whenever we pray to know that God hears and welcomes our prayers.