Persevering in prayer
When by one prayer we cannot obtain a blessing, then pray again, and pray better, pray with more life, with more faith, with more humility: then mix more fire with prayer, more zeal and ferverency of spirit: mix more water with prayer, As Jacob Hos. 12. wept and made supplication; above all mix more Christ in prayer, go out in his name and strength. When Baleks first messengers could not obtain Balaam to come with them; Balak was not discouraged or put off, but, Balak sent yet again Princes more and more honourable. Numb 22:15. Let us not be discouraged if our first prayers (which are our messengers to God) are not answered; But let us send more and more honorable, more strong cries; more spiritual desires which may take upon the heart of God. Why should Satan do more against us, than we will do for selves? [Joseph Caryl]



















