Are we willing to endure a "limp"?

At one of the prayer seminars yesterday, the presenter spoke about learning how to agonize in prayer. He shared his points based on Genesis 32 where Jacob wrestled with the angel.

Let's review the story:

"And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there. And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh." Gen. 32:24-31

His final point is what really hit me, and I've been thinking about it every since:

We must realize that one of the key aspects of successful agonizing prayer is, it will cost us something! Are we willing to pay the price? 

Jacob walked with a limp from then on, from what we know. It cost him something! But it was worth the price because he got to see God face to face! 

So are we willing to endure a limp? Maybe less sleep, less time in the social circle, less praise from our peers. Are we willing to be faithful and agonize in prayer until we see results, even if it costs us something in the process? 

Note: To watch a powerful clip on agonizing prayer, please CLICK HERE!

Day 8 - Vit. B-3 CHALLENGE

• Bible Thought: Agonizing prayer will costs us something! Are we willing to pay the price to reap the rewards?
• Blessing: Gen 50:20 - He's teaching me, even bad things He can turn around for good!
• Battle Won: Praise God, I'm learning to be flexible and serve, even when I don't feel like it. :-)