Are we sometimes too quick to give up on things?  Do we easily despair?  We surely have examples in our Bible readings today that emphasize persistence.

Jacob was persistent in wrestling with God, seeking blessing from Him. We should be persistent in seeking  blessing from God too.

The Apostle John urges us to be persist in praying to our Heavenly Father.

Even the Lord Jesus Himself calls upon us to be persistent in prayer.  It’s rather plain that we should not be so quick to give up, but continue to ask our God, who can change things.