Keep On Praying

Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Psalm 54:2

Does it sometimes feel like your prayers are not making it past the ceiling? Do you feel that you pray and pray, and still don’t have an answer? This hymn provides great encouragement – Keep On Praying.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Col 4:2

This hymn tells us that God will answer the sincere heart - if we are abiding in Him, Jesus promises that we can ask whatever we wish, and it will be done for us, and in that, God will be glorified.

"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” John 15:7-8

John also reminds us that when we pray according to God’s will, He hears us, and answers.

This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. I John 5:14-15

James reminds us why should pray.

The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16

No praying man or woman accomplishes so much with so little expenditure of time as when he or she is praying. – A.E. McAdam (from Streams in the Desert)

If you’re disillusioned or disappointed that you haven’t received an answer, Keep On Praying.

I really appreciate Charles Spurgeon's words on how we can respond when we don't have answers to our prayers:

"Delayed answers to prayer are not only trials of faith, but they give us opportunities of honoring God by our steadfast confidence in Him under apparent repulses."

While we wait, we have an opportunity to honor God through our faith and confidence in Him. And, of course, we Keep on Praying.

God always answers the general design and intention of His people’s prayers, in doing that which, all things considered, is most for His own glory and their spiritual and eternal welfare…The answer to prayer may be approaching, though we discern not its coming. The seed that lies underground in winter is taking root in order to a spring and harvest, though it appears not above ground, but seems dead and lost. – Bickersteth (from Streams in the Desert)

"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” John 15:7-8

So, Keep On Praying. God hears, He will answer, and you’ll grow in grace and faith.

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Eph. 3:20-21

Keep On Praying
Frederick W. Vandersloot

Keep on praying to God on high,
Keep on praying, He hears your cry;
God will answer the sincere heart,
Keep on praying, He will do His part.

Refrain
For Jesus hears you,
He’s listening, listening to your plea,
So keep on praying,
And He will answer thee.

Keep on praying when bowed with sin,
Keep on praying and you will win;
Jesus suffered on Calvary,
Keep on praying, He will answer thee.

Keep on praying, you’ll grow in grace,
Keep on praying and win the race;
Jesus loves you, His Word is true,
Keep on praying, He will answer you.

Keep on praying, He’s ever near,
Keep on praying, ’twill banish fear;
“Thro’ the valley” He’ll walk with thee;
Guide thy footsteps to eternity.

Keep on praying all through the strife,
Prayer will purchase a crown of life;
Heav’n is ringing with songs above;
Hallelujahs, for a Savior’s love!