The Prayer You Keep Praying

The Prayer You Keep Praying

1 Kings 17:19 to 22 - "O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again." 1 Kings 17:21 KJV (excerpt)

Elijah's request is direct: he asks for the child's life to return. Scripture describes him stretching himself upon the child three times and crying to the Lord. Then it records that God heard him and the child revived.

This is a remarkable answer to prayer. It is also a specific event, not a technique we can reproduce to control an outcome. The number of times Elijah acted does not establish a formula for us. The account gives glory to the Lord who heard and restored life.

Some prayers remain with us for a long time. We return to the same names, the same needs and the same ache. You are allowed to bring a request again. You are also allowed to be tired, and to ask others to pray beside you. The strength of your feelings cannot guarantee the answer you desire.

For anyone whose loved one has died, this story must not become an accusation that you should have prayed harder. Receive it as Scripture's testimony to God's power, while allowing your own grief to be treated with tenderness. Today, bring Him the request still on your heart. Ask plainly, receive support and entrust to Him what you cannot determine.

What request do I need to bring to God again?

Who could pray beside me without putting pressure on me to produce an outcome?

Prayer

Lord, hear the request I am bringing before You again. Strengthen me where waiting and grief have worn me down. Help me pray honestly and entrust the outcome to Your care. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration for Today

I come again to the God who hears prayer. I bring the name, the need and the longing that are still on my heart. When I am weary, I will let others pray beside me. I place this request in His hands and trust Him with the answer I cannot control.