Standing Your Ground Until the Answer Comes
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 20 August 2025
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
One of the biggest challenges in prayer is what to do between the “Amen” and the answer. Sometimes God moves instantly. Other times, we find ourselves waiting. And in that waiting, it can be tempting to give up.
Standing your ground in prayer means refusing to let go of God’s promises, even when circumstances seem to shout the opposite. It is not passive waiting; it is active trust. The Bible tells us to “keep on praying.” This persistence is not about trying to twist God’s arm – it is about showing that we trust His timing and His plan.
I remember times in my own life when I prayed for months, even years, before seeing a breakthrough. Looking back, I can see that the waiting shaped me. It deepened my faith and reminded me that God’s timing is always perfect.
If you are waiting for an answer today, do not let discouragement take over. Keep praying. Keep believing. The God who hears your first prayer will honour your faithfulness to stand your ground.
Prayer of the Day:
Father, thank You for hearing every prayer I pray. Help me to stay strong in faith and to hold on until I see Your answer. Give me patience to trust Your timing, and courage to keep standing in prayer. Amen.