1Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. 3And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.'
4"For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or care about men, 5yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually wear me out with her coming!' "
6And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?Praying, never to give up doing so no matter what challenges we may face and answers yet to come is the lesson learnt from this widow. The comparison of a unloving and unbelieving Judge who answers the widow's persistent prayers, how much more of a loving and compassionate God would hear our pleas. So don't give up when your prayers have not been answered yet, if it has, accept it because God will open opportunity for something else to come. For what father gives a stone when the son asks for bread? God is a just and righteous king, he will give you what is best for you and i.
Praise God for he hears my prayers, I have been asking God please make me a testimony for my dad open a way for him to accept Christianity. Today while having lunch, turned on the "mighty to save" dvd borrowed from a friend. Dad surprised me by watching it with me and enjoying the music even though not understanding completely. He opened up and said that if it was in viet he would be able to understand and feel the music too. He would be touch and cry like those seen in the clips. Breakthru on the topic of Christianity and Catholism as well which was more light hearted discussion. So praise God, i neglected to think that my dad enjoys to watch music, concert dvds ...I must get some Praise and worship dvd :) Thank God for this opportunity :)
Furthermore i feel a deeper passion to get better with my guitar knowing that I am inadequate, but the promise that he will provide me with the skills and talents will increase has pushed me more to practice. I want to worship in connecting with God and bringing Glory to his name. This is my desire to increase my skills and my voice to bring him glory and honour.
