"Then Jesus left them again and PRAYED THE SAME PRAYER as before."
The Word tells us that Jesus prayed the same prayer three times in the garden of Gethsemane.
The One Truth Today should answer the question as to whether or not we should pray more than once for the same thing. Some believe that if you "claim it" and then repeat the same prayer again that it shows a lack of faith. There is a caution about being double minded when it comes to prayer, but that does not apply to a specific prayer for one thing. It seems most reasonable to follow the example of the Lord and to learn from Him. If Jesus prayed the same prayer three times for the same thing then we should KEEP ON PRAYING! If there is a strong desire in your heart that has remained for some time, then do not stop praying to the Lord for His answer!
All things are possible to God. He can grant any request or prayer from anyone. The key to the answer to the prayer is that it be in God's will! It is not our will but His that is controlling.
The Lord's answer may be yes, or it may be no, or it might be to be patient my child. The answer will always be what is best for His child. Remember that the Lord is Omniscient. He will always do what is best for you, His child. You may not like the answer or the delay in the response but you will see the wisdom of God in the end. Do not be discouraged, the Lord hears every prayer and He will answer you. KEEP ON PRAYING!
The Word also tells us to pray without ceasing about everything in our lives. We should pray constantly and fervently about even the minor details of our life. Regardless of whether it is something small or great, the Lord hears them all and will answer them in His will and His timing. If you have an illness that has not been healed, KEEP ON PRAYING! If you marriage needs to be saved, KEEP ON PRAYING! If you want to overcome an addiction, KEEP ON PRAYING! If you want someone in your family or a close friend to be saved by God, KEEP ON PRAYING! Lord, thy Kingdom come, thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven! Maranatha!
