Earnest Prayer (April 16, 2022)

Written By Betty Predmore

In Joshua 13:1, God told Joshua that he was growing old and there was still much work, much land to be conquered.

This made me stop and think...how did Joshua, who had worked and battled for the Lord for so many years, feel about the fact that his time was growing shorter and there was still so much to accomplish?

And does that same feeling resonate with us as the numbers of our age rise and we see so much that we hoped to accomplish still undone?

What about Jesus? He knew his days in earth were numbered ( and he didn't get nearly as many as Joshua). He knew how much work he had before him...how much preaching & teaching, how many miracles and blessings.

His ultimate goal was accomplished, to suffer and die for the sake of our sins, to offer us the hope and promise of eternity.

And on that Holy Saturday, when the disciples were left with nothing but their faith, were they praying in earnest? Were they praying like the tax collector, who poured it all out at the alter?

We too, should be praying like that tax collector. We should be praying in repentance and gratitude every day, grateful that while we still have time here, we still have an opportunity to serve Him. Our work is not done.

We should pray with confidence. The doubt of Thomas should not be evident in our hearts and minds.

And when our days seem as bleak to us as Holy Saturday was to those chosen few, let us remember that this is not the end of the story.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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