Persistence + Answered Prayer [Part 2 on How To Pray]

[@songbird3094]

I've suffered with depression and social anxiety for about 40 years. I'm going through a hard time at the moment. I'm in Ireland and it's 7am here now. I didn't sleep at all last night and talked and prayed to God. I asked Him to send me a clear sign He was listening. I turned my mobile phone WiFi on at 6.30, your video started playing immediately. I didn't see, or click on, a notification. I've had a clear sign through you. Thank you so much ♥️🙏.

[@terumi829]

That is incredible 💕💕💕💕💕 thank you for sharing your testimony Songbird30 ❣️❣️❣️

[@LeaJohannaSwanepoel]

Amazing thank you for sharing this🙌🙌💜

[@sj6728]

I understand what you are going through. Stay faithful in prayer. I will keep you in my prayers. I am going through the same thing.

[@songbird3094]

@@sj6728 Thank you, I will include you in my prayers too. I liken it to being buried alive. I struggle to clear the debris on top of me, when I start to see some light, more debris is dumped on me. It's physically exhausting when you're fighting daily, just to keep breathing. 🙏💕

[@sj6728]

@@songbird3094 thank you so much. I live in a brain fog due to lack of sleep. It is 3:29am and I have been awake for several hours. 🌞

[@debbienorris4343]

I have learned over the years that praying “in his will” is important! I might persistently be praying for a certain outcome and not see results. But when I change my request and ask God to show me how to be his hands and feet to work along side him in this moment, things begin to happen either in my heart or around me! And I am reminded that God has a plan that is more amazing then anything I can imagine or conceive!

[@elizabethsydnor8953]

It is good to pray "if it be thy will" if you're not sure of God's will. But if you know from His Word what things are clearly in His will, it may be considered unbelief to pray "if it by Thy will. For instance, healing is ALWAYS God's will, as stated in Psalm 103:3, but if we say "if it be Thy will, it removes our faith, because we are doubting what God already promised. Many do not receive the healing they ask for because "IF" implies doubt. God says when we doubt, don't expect to get anything from God.

[@jbellbird9050]

God has led you in a very significant way to reach many people all over the world with your messages. We need the Lord so much in these times, to reach out to Him in prayer and never give up. Blessings you and your family and thank you for your video.🕊️ 🇳🇿

[@DianaKokku]

Thank you for your kind encouragement and prayers, it truly means so much 🥰

[@bcblanton154]

When I was young, I often spoke to Jesus through tears. I didn't always say the words, but he knew the desires of my heart. My dad committed suicide on July 4, 2002 when I was 36 years old. My boys were 8 and 11; I thought my family was complete. Two years later, in 2004, God sent me a daughter, Wynter Hope, who has all of the physical traits that I had prayed for through my tears. Her hair has the texture and the color and the length similar to the pictures that I had taken to my hairdresser. Her nails are long and perfect. She is tall and slim and she is a beautiful dancer. She is my Hope sent from God during the "winter" of my life.

[@amma7244]

Miss you and Dawn Sunday morning together but you are such a gift to us..

[@jenniferbarney4220]

It's always really interesting to hear about the background to these verses. Thanks so much for today's message!

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

Thank you, Diana, for not editing out the moments when you edited yourself, even in the prayer. You're showing that it's okay to not be perfect even when you're practiced and knowledgeable. 😊 I've been re-playing your videos every day while I exercise. I am Atomic Habit bundling. I want to strengthen my spiritual self, to grow in my relationship with God; I need to move and strengthen my physical self. ❤

[@DianaKokku]

I am humbled. Way to go... you’re building great habits! 🙌🥰

[@lgray0234]

Isn’t that book awesome! I just got it and half way through it already. 👍

[@susiemccoy7]

Father God, thank you so much for your precious child Diana & all of us watching. Thank you for hearing & answering Diana's prayer concerning her mate. And thank you Father for hearing & answering our prayers as well. Thy will be done in each of our lives.💜

[@DianaKokku]

Your prayers mean the world... thank you!! 🥰

[@kathleenbolanos]

I knew God had called me specifically to my husband whom I'd met at church but had to wait 2 years till God told him also. I'd wake up in the night and find myself up on my knees praying for him while he was overseas on missions. So many lessons learned in that deeply painful time of waiting and only being able to express my God-given love through prayer. But that pain is a very distant memory now that I'm his beloved and we've been married a few years. It's been a lovely and powerful partnership more perfect than I could ever have imagined. I really relate to your testimony!!

[@cderry10]

What an incredible story!!!

[@augustineschaefer5522]

Thanks for breaking it down, religion was a sketchy business in my growing up years. I’ve been reading my husbands Bible off and on for a couple years now mostly out of curiosity about the story. So the only driver is how my relationship with God feels. I love the relationship I’ve been slowly building…I feel like I have the rest of my life to work on this one.

[@ell9234]

God Bless you Diana ! I have been praying for my 25 year old son for 6 years, that he finds a Christian women to marry. One that will encourage him to grow in his faith. Thank you for sharing your Love of Jesus. I will keep knocking and would like to send a prayer request for my son to all of you. To help guide my son and to have a closer relationship with our Lord :)

[@alysonjenkins4392]

Thank you for sharing your insights, Diana. You are an amazing teacher.

[@wendysmith8615]

Thank you so much for this tonight! I am praying faithfully for specific family members who are needing to walk closer to the Lord . God is still on the throne!

[@pamboatwright8281]

Diana, thank you for today's message. I loved how you walked us through the small house with a mat or reeds laid down, and all the family together; also your experience with Princeton's cousin giving all, with none for herself. I NEVER get tired of hearing your story of Princeton, and how he met every quality you asked God for. Thank you for teaching us!

[@irenemueller3888]

Diana, I’m so glad you’re making these videos. They bless me and will bless so many others.

[@barrycamilo5319]

Hi

[@eileenlester4342]

Thank you for this beautiful message. God bless. 🙏 💜🙏

[@elizabethmarcus7522]

This is exactly what I needed to hear today. I've been standing for my marriage for 5 years and the Lord has answered many prayers this year but my husband is still pursuing divorce. My heart has been so heavy the past few days and this morning I prayed "I surrender to Your Will" and that heaviness lifted. Sunny's (Sunni?) story was such a blessing and confirmation for me.

[@DianaKokku]

The Lord is so faithful... thank you for taking time to share. I’m saying a prayer for you right now! Many, many blessings 🥰

[@elizabethmarcus7522]

@@DianaKokku Thank you, I appreciate your prayers!

[@susanoutler1724]

❤️✨ Thank you! …Your message is beautiful! Enjoy your Sunday!

[@littlesusiehomemaker1718]

I love the way you explain this parable. I have never heard it like that it's a great thing to keep on praying to our father in heaven.

[@Navytoy]

Good job, Diana! Thanks for explaining the possible differences we must consider in the eastern culture!

[@sarahko2014]

Thank you, Diana~🌿 Especially for sharing Sunny's testimony. And for going through these two parables on prayer. I needed this boost to my faith as I pray for God to restore my broken marriage in Jesus' Name.🙏

[@girlonaswing9439]

Thank you Diana! God is definitely using you in my life right now. May God continue to bless you and your family.❤💜

[@chileshebowa4212]

This is amazing, I've been praying for marriage on and off for years and although it hasn't happened I've been okay. But last night I dreamt I was crying and reminding God what he said in psalm 68:6, then I found this video 💙

[@bethanydawnbarron4548]

I have been praying and believing for my own healing of my health conditions. This video has encouraged me to not give up knocking!!! And so much more. Diana you have really blessed my life through your channel. Thank you so much🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@LeaJohannaSwanepoel]

Bless you Bethany🙏🏻💜

[@ldwinslowrn]

. . . you just said something that brought me much peace and revelation. I felt guilty for asking and asking over and over for the same people and things, rather as if I should just ask and then trust. Like by asking again I wasn't having faith. Then you said that's is okay, and that our Father is actually pleased. And I was also super excited to learn that praying in itself is changing my will closer to His. Thank you!

[@andreasupermommy]

Thank you, Diana for continuing these Sunday devotions. God bless you!!

[@sandygiles1320]

Without going into too much detail, God is answering my prayers of over 20 years. My heart is overwhelmed every time I see His work in my marriage. Feelings of He hasn’t forgotten my prayers, He DOES care for me just like He says in scripture. These are head knowledge statements, but it is so good to have the heart knowledge as well.

[@DianaKokku]

So beautiful, thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@terumi829]

Hello from Japan! Loving your videos DIANA 😍 Something about your devotional videos that makes me tear up every time 😭💗( in a good way) I've been so thirsty for the lord, and feeling so guilty of not spending enough time with him, I have three boys 8yrs, 4yrs, and 1yrs old ! And it's a time in my life when I need the Lord's strength to get through every minute of every day, and yet am unable to make quiet time to study my Bible. But I do love to watch your channel while I do housework, and it's helping me to remember to pray throughout the day and talk to God and give God my requests and troubles 💕💕💕💕 ( also watching your videos is helping me see maybe I'm not prioritizing the Lord as much as I could, and to reevaluate the way I spend my time every day 🤯☺️👍🏻)

[@DianaKokku]

Japan! And 3 boys! Wow! You’re doing a great job and the Lord is with you... and so encouraging to hear how you’re praying more throughout the day... way to go. Thanks for sharing! (I’m still amazed you’re all the way in Japan!) 🥰❤️

[@bu2ful119]

Thank you for being so thorough and kind in your explanation. Sometimes in church I feel like the message goes right over my head. You are a great teacher!

[@nicholemorrissey7871]

Hey Diana! I have a cool prayer story I’d love to share. My story is also about my prayers for my husband. In my youth group my pastors wife taught us to keep a prayer journal for our future husband. The idea is on your wedding day you could give him your book of prayers. I started praying when I was 13. To be honest some of the early prayers were pretty cheesy. Haha! However, I persisted. I ended up meeting my husband early. We started dating when I was 17 and got married when I was 21. On our honeymoon I gave him the book. Let me just say I was SO nervous! I thought for sure he’d think this was stupid or cheesy. However, upon opening the journal and reading the date on the first letter he looked at me and said, “you know that’s the year that I started going to Church and was saved, right?” Mind blown!! I couldn’t believe it. Not only had the Lord used the prayers to bring us together, but he also used them to bring my future husband to Himself! I have been going through a season of doubt recently with my faith. However, when I remind myself of this story it definitely lifts my spirits. To this day I can’t fully wrap my mind around how powerful our prayers are. Thank you for sharing your story and encouraging me to reflect on God’s faithfulness in my own life. :)

[@micheledryden1057]

How wonderful are you in gently, wisely, and compassionately leading us to seek God's heart often and consistently. May God embolden our spirits through drawing near with wonder and expectation. God bless you and your precious family. Smiles...

[@DianaKokku]

Amen!!! 🙌🥰

[@tamarasue5411]

I prayed for Marriage for 18 years. The last half year I added fasting. I was 38 1/2 when I married. I am very happily married for almost 18 years now!

[@lucygale336]

Diana thank you🙏 abundantly i pray you continue to be very blessed🙏 keep doin what your doing 💞🙏

[@mebeno6]

Diana, this is now my favorite Monday morning thing to do! I have trouble understanding the parables and you explained them beautifully! My Bible now has meaningful notes next to them. ❤️

[@TheKidchaser]

I am so grateful you started this chanel! It is always in-line with what I am in need of! You are such a blessing. May your day be filled with love and peace!

[@LawnCareMama]

Hi Diana. I love this channel. I’m in the hospital now dealing with covid. This videos are helping me so much. God bless you!

[@beatricesnabb2280]

Thank you so much for this message. I really needed to hear this today. My husband lost his faith several years ago and I have prayed for so long for him to return to the Lord. Your video today has given me the strength to persevere in my prayers. God bless you and the work that your doing. 🙏🏻🙂

[@DianaKokku]

Beatrice, thank you so much for sharing and I’m praying for you right now! Many, many blessings 🥰

[@beatricesnabb2280]

@@DianaKokku Thank you! It means the world to know! 🤗

[@cherylscholtz1769]

Thank you very much Diana❤so beautiful how God is using you and how open you are to Him🙏

[@beckyray8746]

I always am blessed by your insight into the scripture. Things I’ve heard all my life but you shed a new perspective on it. Love your channel!

[@sharonf8188]

This is a faith building video- thank you!

[@sandyb34]

I love hearing of your story of how you prayed for your husband. And I love, love, love seeing snippets from your wedding day! Thank you for today's message!

[@brendasparks6234]

Thanks you so much for doing the Lords will and having this study. I have been longing for a understandable study and here you are. I always watched you and Dawn on Sunday mornings now I listen to your study. Thank you fir doing God’s will and taking time from your family. ❤️🙏

[@gerihenry2261]

Thank you Diana, I truly feel like you've taught me more with your Bible Study than what I could do on my own, I've looked up other youtube help but nothing seemed to click, I like your format and just how well you explain passages and relate it to every day life. You're doing a great job, thank you for your teachings and just being so relatable!

[@lisa-mariecuspard5879]

Diana thank you for this wonderful message of prayer and persistence. Your words encourage me to remain faithful and that God loves me and wants to provide for my life. You are such a blessing and I feel blessed to get to know God and His word on a deeper level. Bless you

[@melissamartin5506]

I have just started doing the "soap" way of bible study when you introduced it a couple weeks ago. Thank you so much! It's been a blessing for me and definitely makes me slow down and reflect on God's word through the day ❤️

[@kathyschieb6686]

Love this so much. I so look forward to your videos. You are teaching me so much. I am so grateful!

[@runnr1971]

Love your devotions, Diana! Thank you for your heart for mission… right here at home. It is so needed! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@sandykoenig1666]

Thank you again Diana for a blessed teaching of prayer. I am learning so much and the enemy is not wanting me to. When I started out with you today I became very sleepy and almost turned off KZbin, but the Holy Spirit encouraged me to keep listening, as I did so I became wide awake and so encouraged with the lesson. God Bless you Diana for your faithfulness.

[@littlesusiehomemaker1718]

I them you I just love you. Thank you for providing these videos. They are blessing me so much.. God bless you. ❤️

[@LeaJohannaSwanepoel]

This so touched my heart😢 Thank you🙌 🙏🏻

[@lauraa5737]

Diana, thank you for these videos! I love listening to you on Dawn’s channel and am excited you are doing your own videos now! I have not been focused on God in the past year and a half. You have motivated to me to get back in the Bible and be focused on praying! I moved my Facebook app on my phone and replaced it with the Bible app and the podcast app right next to it. Now my habit of clicking on Facebook has been replaced with a habit of clicking on the Bible. It’s amazing. I just started reading the Bible instead a Facebook posts. I have been listening to the Bible Recap for 3 days now and I am loving it!

[@DianaKokku]

This is such a beautiful testimony and encouragement... thank you for sharing and many, many blessings 🙌🥰

[@sj6728]

Amen! Thank you for the teaching.

[@evawilson6735]

Loving your teachings ! I have to laugh though because you ALSO speak with your hands.

[@cynthiahill3778]

Thank you so much for starting your channel. 💟✝️

[@tonyamercer86]

I love the context of scripture it often helps me see a full picture and give me better understanding. Thank you for this and for walking through prayer with me.

[@briannaephelps4850]

This is just so so good!

[@Anna-wg5jy]

Good morning! You have a gift and you are doing a beautiful job sharing it with us. Thank you!

[@leighfitzpatrick2383]

Thanks for explaining so much Diana! I love your prayers!!!

[@heathermartinez8640]

Thank you so much for this video. It is helpful to keep in mind to stay persistent in prayer. We so often want everything to happen in our time, not His.

[@sydninorris4115]

Just recently saw your videos and I look forward to a new one every week! Great info and just love it!

[@dianasaldivar212]

Thank You for sharing 💓God continue to bless you more !!!

[@trinityturgeon7903]

This is the first time someone has explained this so well. It was amazing and I envisioned a small child knocking at my door until I came and asking for their wishes until I succumb to requests. Before you even mentioned children. haha I am so glad to know that my Father loves me and to answer my requests so much more quickly. I love you and your sister so much and wish I were close enough to wrap my arms around you. Have a blessed week!

[@SBpray]

IN JESUS NAME AMEN 🙏

[@ilibertyi]

I love this! Can’t wait for the rest,, 💕🙏🏻

[@sburwell75]

Thank you! God does answer prayers, many times in unexpected ways.

[@giannagallegos1530]

Iam loving your Channel💝 thank you so much 💖 be blessed

[@davidanddiana7173]

Great Bible study! Thanks

[@cristyshomedecor6769]

Thanking for your teaching.

[@kathieconnolly2459]

Thank you for your videos! They are so helpful!

[@karibrock876]

You truly have a gift!

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

Diana, I really appreciate that you share customs background to elucidate truth.

[@lgray0234]

Thank you for the way you break these verses down and explain them. Sometimes they are so confusing but then make perfect sense when someone explains them. Thank you also for praying at the end. That’s one thing I was sad about when you were leaving Dawn’s page. I love your content and appreciate you taking the time to do this. 🙏💕

[@lauriedunn6198]

Encouraging video. May Jesus find faith on the earth!

[@Sylvia_vy]

I look forward to learning more and more with your guidance. Thank you for being a disciple.

[@bethburleson6684]

Deeply encouraged by your videos.

[@travelwell6049]

That was great, thank you. I miss the water and rocks image whilst the prayer takes place

[@conniebaum8043]

You are so precious, Diana. Thank you for your messages. God bless you and yours richly.

[@shandsgirl1463]

Thank you so much for these bible lessons. You are a true blessing.🌴

[@karendeeble121]

brilliant sessions again. Thank you

[@kathyhanson7337]

Thank you so much! I pray for many blessings for you & your family. I've really needed this.

[@DianaKokku]

Thank you Kathy, I covet your prayers! Many blessings 🥰

[@aimebelle1]

Thank you so much for your ministry especially on this topic of prayer.

[@mariaturpin8827]

This is just what I needed to hear. You are so encouraging and I learn so much from you. Thank you and God bless you. ❤️

[@daygirl2659]

Thank you Diana💕 that was so helpful🙏🙌🏼

[@justicefam]

What an interesting point about the contrast of the parable! I have never heard that and it makes sense ♥️

[@zg3186]

Amen!

[@debraschroyer1878]

Thanks Diana. You are a blessing to us!!! God bless.

[@susankultys7745]

Thank you God Bless you

[@angelasnodgrass6621]

I love your videos.

[@barbb3934]

I am a 57 year woman and I have never married or have had children. I am and have been praying for a Godly man to come into my life. I would still love to get married to the man that God brings into my life.

[@glendaw5221]

Another great lesson. Thank you. ❤️

[@carolschapansky1747]

You blessed me so much. Thank you

[@heidifrick4400]

Thank you Diana. I am walking around a lake, praying it out abt many things. You were very encouraging to me.

[@catgirl897]

Thank you for your videos Diana. I'm new to praying properly and you make it so easy to understand. You're a great teacher! 💜

[@DianaKokku]

You are so kind, glad we can grow together! 🥰

[@carolemartin5918]

Thank you Diana for this teaching .. may God keep guiding you and show you more of what His people need to learn about prayers

[@kimg5784]

I admire you!!!

[@hjburns]

Another beautiful teaching, Diana! I appreciate your insights and the reminder to persist in prayer! I want to share with you and Princeton, my husband and I lived and worked for one year in Hyderabad. We loved the believers in the city and talk about persistence: they persist in their belief as minoirities. Love them!

[@DianaKokku]

Wow! That’s so cool. The people are amazing, I can’t wait to go back... we have so many good friends there, and many (most) are in ministry. Thanks for sharing Heather!

[@xoxo.mariely]

Praise God! Bless you and yours 🙏🏼🙌🏼🦋💕🥰🦋

[@wh3549]

Thank you

[@jenlibertowski3984]

Love this!

[@mimijohnson7714]

Excellent teaching Diana! You did a great job with explaining the hidden meaning.