Prayer and the Family

Luke 18:1-8 1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. 3 And 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, 5 yet 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!' " 6 And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" 1. Keep praying and do not give up. “You will never know that God is all you need until God is all that you have.”-Corrie Ten Boom2. God will bring justice to His chosen ones.3. Remain faithful to God through prayer and devotion.Prayer in Every Situation We Face:Philippians 4:6-7 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Prayers to Support the Gospel:Romans 1:16a16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…Prayers for Our Children:Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.Prayers for Fear:Psalm 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?Prayers During Emotional Stress:2 Corinthians 10:5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.