Ironwood Church Jesus Stories | Praying When it Feels Pointless (Luke 18:1-8)
Dec 7, 2025
Explore the power of persistent prayer in a believer's life through the lens of a gripping parable. Discover why faith should not be formulaic, but a dynamic conversation with God. Reflect on the struggles of maintaining a prayer life and the profound helplessness that drives us to pray. Dive into inspiring stories, including Tim Keller's journey with prayer, and understand the difference between an unrighteous judge and a caring God. Ultimately, learn the importance of unwavering faith as we await Christ's return.
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Always Pray In Every Season
- Always pray in every season of life, whether joyful or painful.
- Keep praying even when it feels pointless because prayer invites heaven into earth.
Helplessness Reveals Need
- We avoid prayer partly because we don't feel helpless enough to need it.
- Moments of crisis reveal how much more dependent we are on God than we assumed.
Tim Keller's Prayer Awakening
- Luke Simmons shares Tim Keller's testimony about learning to pray during severe trials.
- Keller began praying nightly with his wife when illness and cancer made prayer unavoidable.
