Day 19

##**TODAY'S SCRIPTURE**
Luke 18:1-8 (The Message)
Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. He said, “There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept after him: ‘My rights are being violated. Protect me!’ “He never gave her the time of day. But after this went on and on he said to himself, ‘I care nothing what God thinks, even less what people think. But because this widow won’t quit badgering me, I’d better do something and see that she gets justice—otherwise I’m going to end up beaten black-and-blue by her pounding.’”Then the Master said, “Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won’t he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet. But how much of that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he returns?”

###**THOUGHT FOR THE DAY**
Am I persistent, obstinately consistent, in calling on Jesus to intervene in lives and in situations where justice and life is so needed?


###**A PRAYER FOR MY LIFE:**
Jesus, I pray today that by your Spirit, you will keep after me, not drag your feet, as I practice day after day to call out to you.

###**A PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH:**
Thank you Jesus for leading our church, for laying the path before us. We pray today that again, now, you would not drag your feet as we pour our hearts and lives before you, seeking your guidance.