Persistance is always needed!

An example of persistence comes from Matthew's Gospel 15:21-28. In this passage a Canaanite woman is calling out to the Lord. Her daughter is being tormented by a demon and she wants Jesus to heal her. The discourse between the two is quite interesting. Jesus says, "It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." Her response was, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters." This woman was not afraid to speak her mind to the Lord. She responded to him just as he responded to her. With her response, Jesus noted that she was a woman of great faith and that her daughter would be healed. The woman did not give up, did not lose heart, but she persisted in what she believed and knew the Jesus could help her and her family. The same is true for us, we need to be persistant in our lives, in our faith, in our prayer. We cannot give up and what a blessing it is to have people in our lives who help us see what is important. I smile when I think about this because I know persistance has paid off with me. This is an example that I need to learn and take to heart. Be confident, be strong, be persistant! We cannot give up because the Lord is counting on us to continue the mission entrusted to us and He wants us to be joyful in our life and in our faith. Sounds like I need to bring this item to prayer! Persistance is worth it as we strive to live our lives and our faith to the fullest. It is always needed!!! God Bless You!!!