Persistence Is Not A Problem

Persistence Is Not A Problem

Everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8

“I’ve got a problem, and I was wondering if you could help me,” Drew said. “It seems kind of silly, but my wife—”

“Your problem is your wife?” I asked.

“No,” Drew said, laughing. “My wife thinks I may have a problem, but I’m not so sure. I’m here because she made me come, and I’m hoping you’ll tell me it’s not a big deal.”

“Sure. What’s up?”

“I have a spot on my back, near my right shoulder. My wife pointed it out a few months ago. I thought it had always been there, but she said it hadn’t. Now she thinks it’s growing, but I think it’s pretty much the same size—of course, I can’t see it that well because it’s on my back. It’s not painful or anything, but she won’t let it rest until I hear from you that it’s nothing to worry about.”

“All right, let me take a look,” I said.

I noticed the spot immediately. It had signs of melanoma—irregular borders, with different shades of brown and black.

“Well, Drew, I think your wife is right to worry about it. I know you’re a farmer, and farmers can get a lot of sun even when they’re not trying. I think it would be wise for you to have a biopsy done.”

I sent him to a dermatology department that specialized in melanoma. The report confirmed my initial diagnosis. Drew and his wife both came in to get the results. “We’re going to storm the gates of heaven with our prayers,” she said, after hearing the news. She also wanted a list of the best oncological surgeons. “I’m going to call around and get as many answers as I can, and we’ll just keep praying until God makes each step clear.”

“Drew, it looks like your wife is looking out for you. Not only was she persistent about getting you in here, but I have a feeling she’ll be even more persistent in her prayers for you.”

TODAY’S RX

Is there something irregular in your life? Don’t wait until it causes you pain; pray about it now. When it comes to prayer, persistence is not a problem.

God, help me to pray frequently and fervently, lifting my worries to you, knowing that you will hear me and answer me. Thank you for listening and keeping me under your watchful care.