August 29 | Daily Devotion | Always Pray And Not Give Up | Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that prayer should be a constant attitude, like breathing, rather than just a conscious act. He draws from scripture to teach that believers must persistently pray for protection from the enemy, guarding the spiritual blessings Jesus purchased on the cross. The core message is to prioritize seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness above all earthly possessions.
Outline
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Always pray and not lose heartJesus told a parable in Luke to teach believers that they should always pray at all times without losing heart.Luke 18:1
What does it mean to pray without ceasing?Paul instructs believers to pray without ceasing, which Poonen relates to breathing as an unconscious, continuous life function.1 Thessalonians 5:17
Moving toward an attitude of prayerEven if we have not yet reached the point of continuous prayer, we should work toward an inner attitude where our thoughts continually turn to Jesus.
The helpless widow before the judgeIn the parable, a helpless widow with no husband or children repeatedly asks a judge for legal protection against her enemy.
Asking for protection against SatanJust as the widow sought her legal right to her property, our main prayer should be asking God to protect us from the devil taking what belongs to us.
Reclaiming what the enemy has stolenThe enemy has stolen many things Jesus purchased for us, such as freedom from anxiety, a life of rejoicing, and the ability to love everyone.
Valuing spiritual property over earthly thingsPeople guard their earthly property and bank accounts closely while ignoring the spiritual stealing carried out by the devil.
Seeking the kingdom of God firstWhen we seek God's kingdom first, we do not need to fight for earthly needs, but we must fight for our right to possess what Jesus purchased on the cross.
Crying out to God day and nightGod brings justice to his elect who cry out to him day and night, meaning we maintain an attitude in our hearts that refuses to give an inch to the devil.
