“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17, NASB)

Prayer has remained a mystery down through the ages. It can simply be explained as “talking to God” and yet so many questions remain.

Some prayers are answered quickly, and others, seem to take longer than we would like. We long for an answer, a resolution, a healing, or an outcome. We pray day after day, and nothing seems to be affected by our prayers.

In these times of waiting for an answer, it does us well to remember Daniel. He prayed for twenty one days and no response came from God. He continued on with his prayer and fasting, until an angel came and told him:

“Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.” (Daniel 10:12, NLT) 

Daniel’s prayer was heard the very first day he uttered his words. The answer was on its way but was prevented from being received:

“But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way.” (verse 13, NLT)

The mystery of prayer lies in part in the activity which remains unseen to us. We are wise to keep on praying, seeking and trusting God to do what only He can do to bring answers to our prayers.

Waiting for answers to prayer can be most difficult. As we wait and continue to pray faithfully, we make a few discoveries. I hope you will join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE for the rest of this post.

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