Romans 12:12

12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Hope — Hebrews 6:19Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.

Hope = faith in the future

instant in prayer — immediate

Nowhere does Paul instruct us to pray for long periods of time.

Perseverance in prayer produces joy in hope and patience in tribulation. Communion with God is essential as a controlling influence in our joy and in our patience under trial. Otherwise joy may be mere ebullition of feeling and patience mere Stoicism. — Vine, page 181.

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