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LENT 2023 IS HERE: NEW WINE ➔
LENT 2023 IS HERE: NEW WINE ➔

They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 9

“What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” // Luke 18:41

In this Gospel passage, we learn about the blind beggar. As soon as he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he did not waste a moment—he seized the opportunity to encounter the Lord.

What struck me about this verse was the blind beggar’s persistence in hope. He called out multiple times, even when Jesus did not hear him. When the people around rebuked him and told him to be silent, he persisted.

Jesus finally stopped and asked him, yet again, to repeat his request: “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man never stopped asking. Then, he was healed.

There may be that one prayer in your life that seems to go unanswered. Perhaps it’s a part of your life that needs healing—a recurring wound that keeps opening. Maybe it’s a sin you keep committing. Or maybe you are struggling with infertility. I can imagine the frustration and hopelessness you may feel in those moments. You may feel like you’ve prayed enough prayers and cried enough tears and you may even begin to wonder if God is even listening. I know it is hard to wait. It’s hard to keep asking when it would be so much easier to just give up. But the good Lord looks on you with love and kindness and is gently nudging you to persevere in hope.

The blind beggar was determined to meet Jesus and unabashedly made his request despite the admonishments of the people. He did not doubt Jesus and he did not grow tired of asking. Let us remember to have the same spirit of anticipation and confidence in the Lord as we make our pledge of prayer this month. Let us remember to persist in hope.

 

The blind beggar was determined to meet Jesus and unabashedly made his request despite the admonishments of the people. He did not doubt Jesus and he did not grow tired of asking. #prayerpledge //Click to tweet Twitter

 

Let Us Pray

Jesus, we reach out to You in great hope. We ask You for healing, for restoration, for renewal... Lord, we want to see. Amen!

For Discussion

In what areas of your life do you feel "blind" right now? Have you brought this to the Lord? Have you given up petitioning Him?

Are there people in your life encouraging you to relinquish hope, to stop praying, to cease asking for healing? Are their voices influencing your faith or hope?

 

 

They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 9 #BISblog #prayerpledgeClick to tweet Twitter

Maggie Kim
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Maggie Kim is a wife and mother to 4 kiddos. She became a Catholic convert in 2013 after discovering her love for the Eucharist, Sacred Tradition, and the powerful intercessory prayers of the Saints. As a registered nurse, she has a passion for fertility awareness, the pro-life movement, and anything else related to mothers and babies. In her free time, she likes to read thriller novels, eat desserts, and watch movies with a strong cup of coffee. Her husband, Paul, is a Catholic speaker so she understands the ups and downs of ministry life but loves being able to serve in this God-given mission alongside her family. You can find out more about her here.

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January 09, 2022 — Maggie Kim
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