Daily Devotional for November 19, 2019
Prayer for Perseverance
Carter was grumpy as he walked home from school. He kicked the rocks on the sidewalk as he told his dad how much he was struggling with math. “What if I’m never any good at math, Dad? Everyone else seems to understand it except me. I don’t think I’ll ever understand the multiplication table.”
“We can work on it when we get home,” said Dad. “And we can pray about it too. Don’t give up, kiddo. You’ll get it.”
“But what’s the point?” asked Carter. “God doesn’t really care if I understand math, does He? I’m sure He has more important things to deal with.”
“Math is important!” Dad replied. “You need to know it in order to pay bills, save money, and do other things in life. And it’s important to God because He loves you. He cares about your struggles because you’re His child. He wants to help you persevere through every trial you face, including the problems you’re having with math.”
When Carter got home, his dad suggested they say a prayer before Carter started his math homework. Carter nervously bowed his head and prayed.
“Lord, You know I struggle with math. Please help me understand the multiplication table better. I have a test coming up and want to do well. Even in the midst of trials, help me remember that with Your help I can persevere through anything. Amen.”
Carter kept studying for his math test, and every day he was able to understand a little more. On the day of his test, he took a deep breath and said another prayer. “Lord, please help me get through this test. Help me do my best, even when the questions scare me. Thank you for being with me and for helping me persevere in learning math.”
A few days later, Carter came home from school with a smile on his face. “Dad! The prayers worked! God helped me get through the math test. I got a B on it.”
“Great job, kiddo. I’m proud of you. You persevered even though you were nervous and struggling with it.”
Carter nodded. “I’m glad I can pray about anything I’m struggling with and Jesus will help me through it.” Alexis Wohler
How about you?
Are you struggling with something right now? Have you prayed about it? Jesus wants you to pray about each one of your struggles, no matter how big or small it seems. Whatever it is, He promises to help you through it because He loves you. Pray about your struggles, and trust Him to help you persevere.
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