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Day 13: If I Ask for Something Repeatedly, is it a Lack of Faith?

"And when you pray, do not keep babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." – Matthew 6:7-8

One of the biggest lies the enemy tells us is that it is sinful to pray with repetition. “if you had enough faith, you would only ask once” sounds so spiritual, but it is a lie from the enemy. The Bible is filled with examples of men and women repeatedly seeking His face and pursuing His will for our lives. The enemy wants to keep you from aligning your heart with His will.

The Bible teaches us to approach God persistently but also calls us to trust His timing and wisdom. Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:7-8 caution us against empty repetition, not genuine, heartfelt persistence. There’s a difference between mindlessly repeating words and faithfully coming before God with the same request as you await His answer.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.” This includes a season of asking, a season of waiting, and a season of trusting in God’s answer. Persistence in prayer isn’t about manipulating God into giving us what we want; it draws us closer to Him, relying on His wisdom and trusting in His perfect timing.

Psalm 136 offers a powerful reminder of God’s enduring faithfulness. The refrain “His love endures forever” is repeated in every verse as a reminder that we can pray to Him repeatedly because His love for us is unwavering. Persistent prayer is not a lack of faith but an act of faith, acknowledging that God is sovereign, loving, and capable of answering in His way and in His time.

If you’re praying for something repeatedly, take comfort in knowing that God hears you. Keep asking until He gives you an answer. However, remember that the purpose of persistence isn’t to get what you want; it’s to deepen your relationship with God and to align your heart with His will.

Today, reflect on your prayer life. Are there things you’ve been persistently asking for? Bring them to God again, but ask Him to give you patience and trust as you wait. Know that whether His answer is “yes,” “no,” or “wait,” it will come from His deep love and wisdom.

God invites us to come to Him with our needs, to persist in prayer, and to trust that His timing is perfect. Don’t give up! His faithful love endures forever.