Christians are instructed and encouraged in Scripture to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17) and that we “always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1). In Luke 11, Jesus used the present tense verb eight times in just two verses to emphasize the continuous nature needed in our prayers. Notice how the present tense makes these verses come alive with constant action.
“So I say to you, KEEP ON ASKING, and it will be given to you; KEEP ON SEEKING, and you will find; KEEP ON KNOCKING, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who KEEPS ON ASKING KEEPS ON RECEIVING, and he who KEEPS ON SEEKING KEEPS ON FINDING, and to him who KEEPS ON KNOCKING it will be opened” (Luke 11:9-10).
How often are you praying? Do you continually go to God with your cares, needs and thanks? God’s gift of prayer is remarkable! He not only will hear us, but He wants to hear us! He not only wants to hear us, but He wants to hear us continually! Brethren, keep on praying!