Reflection
October 17, 2010
Have you ever prayed—and prayed hard—for something and never got it? Well, that’s what today’s scripture readings are all about.
Jesus tells a parable in the Gospel urging us not to give up. Be persistent; be a nag. But don’t give up! Moses held the staff of God in his hands raised up; when his hands grew tired, Aaron and Hur held them up. What a message about the importance of friends: they hold us up when our prayers just don’t seem to be heard. When we are at out end and just want to give up, friends, family, parishioners, Eucharist, and the sacraments are there to hold us up; help us to not give up.
Maybe this persistence strengthens our faith. Maybe it’s similar to the strengthening exercises we do to keep our body in shape.
So, don’t give up!