God's Glory Church

“One must pray always, and not lose heart.” — Luke 18:1

In 1917, the young dressmaker was very happy when she was accepted to one of the prestigious New York fashion schools. However, when Ann Cohn arrived to register, the school principal said she was not welcome here: “Let’s be honest, Miss Cohn, we didn’t know you were black.” Resolutely refusing to turn back, she whispered a prayer: “Please let me stay here.” Seeing Anne’s persistence, the principal eventually allowed her to stay, but separated her from the rest of the white students and left the classroom door open so Anne “could listen” from the hallway.

Prodigiously talented, Anne graduated six months early and attracted high-profile clients, including former US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; it was Ann who designed her wedding dress. Anne actually sewed the dress twice, seeking God’s help, after a pipe burst above her atelier that damaged the first dress.

Perseverance makes a big impact, especially in prayer. Jesus told a parable about a widow who pleaded with an unrighteous judge to help her. At first he refused her, but then he decided: “Because this widow is bothering me, I will defend her” (Lk. 18:5).

“And won’t God defend His chosen ones who cry out to Him day and night?” (v. 7). Yes, He will do it (v. 8). So let us pray persistently and never lose heart.

What helps you to persevere in prayer? With what requests do you still turn to God?

Dear Jesus, thank you for answering my persistent prayers.

Author: Patricia Raybon