Pray as the Elect, Not the Victim

In Luke 18, Jesus tells the story of a widow who kept pleading with an unjust judge to give her justice. The judge neither feared God nor cared about people, yet he finally gave in because of her persistence. Persistence is powerful—it can even move unjust systems.

But Jesus contrasted that story with our position as God’s elect. The widow begged for attention; we already have God’s heart. She fought for favor; we pray from favor.

When you see yourself as the elect, your prayers change. You stop begging and start believing. You’re not fighting for victory—you’re praying from victory.

Persistence still matters, but faith transforms persistence into power. You’re not striving to convince God; you’re resting in His goodness.

God delights in answering His children. Keep praying, keep believing, and remind yourself daily: “I am not the widow; I am the elect.”

Reflection Questions

• Do you approach prayer as a widow begging or as the elect believing?
• How does understanding your identity in Christ change the way you pray?

Prayer

Father, thank You that I am chosen, not forsaken. Help me pray with confidence, not fear. Teach me to persist in faith, knowing You hear me and answer speedily. I am Your elect—secure in Your love and victory through Christ. Amen.