Deeper in Prevailing Prayer

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Thursday, February 12, 2026

Today’s Text: Luke 18:1–8

Key Verse: Luke 18:1 (ESV) — “And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.”

God does not call us to a life of short-circled, shallow conversation that fade under pressure, but to a life of constant and continued prevailing prayer—communication that engages God until His will is done. Jesus did not say, “Men ought always to discuss prayer,” or, “Men ought always to understand prayer,” but that we “ought always to pray, and not to faint.” Doctrine about prayer is important; prayer meetings are valuable; but none of these can replace the simple, stubborn act of actually praying and not giving up.

Christ is, therefore, Himself the secret of prevailing prayer. He is our Access, our Advocate, and our Assurance before the Father. When we pray in our own strength, we soon grow weary, distracted, and discouraged. But when we pray in His name, standing on His Word, led by His Spirit, our weak words are carried on strong wings. In today’s text, Jesus reveals the heart of prevailing prayer in two attitudes: “always pray” and “do not lose heart.”

The widow in His parable had no position, no power, and no lawyer—but she had persistence. If an unjust judge could be moved by continual coming, how much more a righteous Father by the cries of His children. Prevailing prayer is not measured by how “impressive” our words sound, but by how steadfast our heart remains. Sometimes, God delays—not because He is deaf, but because He is deepening our faith, purifying our motives, and aligning our desires with His will.

Elijah prayed, and the heavens were shut; he prayed again, and the heavens gave rain. Daniel prayed, and the answer was dispatched from the first day, though resisted in the heavenlies. The early Church prayed, and prison doors opened for Peter. In each case, it was not a casual whisper, but earnest, continued calling on God.

The more you engage in prevailing prayer, the less you are ruled by panic. The more you learn to wrestle with God in the secret place, the more you will walk with quiet confidence in the public place. Victories that stand in the open are often born in hidden, persevering intercession. As Paul testified, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” He who would stand firm before men must first kneel long before God.

Child of God, deeper living this month means choosing prayer as your first response, not your last resort. When the battle intensifies, do not withdraw from the place of prayer—press in. Let your heart learn to stay, not just to visit, in the posture of trust. Let your prayer be: “Lord, make me a person of prevailing prayer, not a fainting soul.”

Action Steps: Today, bring before God one matter where you have quietly given up praying. Pick it up again and present it anew before the Lord, refusing to lose heart. Set a simple, sustainable pattern (e.g., fixed times or reminders) to “always pray” throughout the day—short arrows of prayer, not just long sessions. Consider one person or situation you will commit to uphold in consistent intercession this week, until God speaks or moves.

Quote for the Day: “Prevailing prayer is not the noise of many words, but the refusal to let go of God until His purpose is revealed.” — (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Lord Jesus, great Intercessor, teach me to pray and not to faint. Deliver me from discouragement, distraction, and spiritual laziness. Ignite in me a persistent, trusting heart that keeps calling on You in every season. Strengthen my faith when answers seem delayed, and let my prayers align with Your will and glorify Your name. Through Your grace, make me a vessel of prevailing prayer in my generation. In Your mighty name I pray. Amen.

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Thank you for threshing the Word with Him today. For further study, read: Luke 11:5–10; James 5:16–18; Daniel 10:10–13; Colossians 4:2.

With all my love and prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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