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Persistent Faith

No matter how great our faith is, we don’t control when our healing or breakthrough will happen. Some people never receive it while living on this earth, and some wait long before experiencing it.

The big question for you is, what do you do when you’ve been waiting, praying, and believing for something for a long time—years, even—and still haven’t seen it happen? Do you keep praying? Or do you give up?

Persistent faith holds on, even when the wait feels endless. This faith doesn’t back down, even when time or circumstances seem to be working against it.

In Matthew 9:20-22, we read about a woman who had been bleeding and suffering for twelve years. That’s a long time to endure pain and isolation. But she didn’t give up. She believed that after exhausting every other option, Jesus could still heal her.

This woman, desperate after twelve years of suffering, pressed through a crowd to touch Jesus. When she did, Jesus turned and said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And her healing came. Through years of suffering, her persistent faith was the key to her breakthrough.

Persistent faith leads to breakthrough. It keeps believing and trusting that God’s timing is perfect.

We’re reminded that faith keeps us connected to the One who can bring the breakthrough no matter how long we've been waiting. Time doesn’t diminish the power of faith.

Think about the things you’ve been praying for, especially those that seem delayed. Trust that Jesus is still at work. Take a step of faith today, even if it’s small—maybe a prayer, a declaration of trust, or an act of obedience. Don’t give up—He sees your faith and will respond in His perfect timing.

Today’s prayer…

Lord, thank You for being faithful, even when the wait feels long. Help me to trust You like the woman who reached out in faith. Strengthen me to push past doubt and discouragement, knowing You see my heart and will respond in Your perfect timing. Amen.

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