He spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint (Luke 18:1)(KJV)
The parable of "the unjust judge" is to teach us to never quit praying. It is about a widow who has been wronged. Although the judge she appeals to is corrupt, uncaring, and godless, he eventually hears the widow's case; not because he changes his mind or character, but because she is so persistent with her request. If a wicked and unfair judge would hear a case simply because of a widow's persistence, then how much more will our Father, Almighty God in heaven, who delights to care for the needs of his children, hear and answer our prayers? He may delay, for his own good reasons, but he will certainly be sensitive to our cries. We may feel tempted to faint in our prayers to God for reasons like feeling a sense of unworthiness, or because of no apparent answer, the temptation may cause us to take matters into our own hands. But Jesus says always, always pray!'nn Do not faint.!!!! You are being heard by your just and caring and tender Father, even as you speak.
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