Prayer That Holds to God’s Promises
There are moments in prayer when you feel strong, full of faith, and ready for battle. And then there are moments when you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to take another step. This is where covenant prayer becomes essential—it is not about your strength, but about remembering God’s faithfulness.
Elijah, a mighty prophet of God, knew what it was to stand in power. He had just called down fire from heaven, defeated the prophets of Baal, and proven the authority of YHWH (1 Kings 18). But after that great victory, he fled in fear. Exhausted and discouraged, he collapsed under a broom tree, feeling utterly alone.
“Then he lay down and fell asleep under a broom tree; but behold, an angel touched him and said to him, ‘Arise, eat!’” (1 Kings 19:5, NASB)
Elijah was ready to give up, but God remembered His covenant with him. God did not rebuke him for his weakness—He sustained him. Covenant prayer is built on this truth: Even when you are weak, God remains faithful. His promises do not fail.
The Broom Tree: A Symbol of God’s Sustaining Covenant
The broom tree, under which Elijah rested, is a desert shrub known for its ability to survive in harsh, dry conditions. It doesn’t grow tall, but its branches spread wide, providing just enough shelter from the scorching heat. It is not a place of luxury—it is a place of survival.
This is where Elijah met God—not in his strength, but in his lowest moment. And God met him there, not with judgment, but with provision.
Covenant prayer is like resting under the broom tree—it is not about what you feel or how strong you are. It is about holding fast to what God has already spoken.
Why Covenant Prayer Sustains You in Every Season
1. Covenant Prayer Is Built on God’s Faithfulness, Not Your Feelings
Elijah felt abandoned, but God had not abandoned him. Your emotions may waver, but God’s promises do not. You do not pray based on what you feel—you pray based on what He has declared.
“God is not a man, that He would lie, Nor a son of man, that He would change His mind; Has He said, and will He not do it?” (Numbers 23:19, NASB)
2. Covenant Prayer Sustains You in Seasons of Weariness
There will be times when you cannot fight, when you feel like giving up. God meets you in those places, just as He met Elijah under the broom tree. He does not require endless striving—He asks you to trust in His provision.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26, NASB)
3. Covenant Prayer Reminds You That God Always Finishes What He Starts
Elijah thought his ministry was over, but God wasn’t finished. If God has called you, He will sustain you. If He has spoken, He will fulfill His word. Covenant prayer declares, “Lord, You have done it before, and You will do it again.”
“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29, NASB)
How to Pray with a Covenant Mindset
- Declare God’s past faithfulness. Remind yourself of what He has already done.
- Rest in His provision. Stop striving and allow His presence to sustain you.
- Speak His promises over your life. Pray the Word of God, not just your emotions.
- Trust in His perfect timing. Elijah didn’t see the full picture—neither do you. Wait on the Lord.
A Call to Trust in the Covenant
Where do you find yourself today? Are you standing strong, or are you lying under the broom tree, exhausted from the journey? God sees you. He has not forgotten you.
Your prayers do not need to be perfect—they need to be anchored in His unchanging covenant. Rest in His faithfulness, stand on His promises, and trust that He will sustain you in every season.
Prayer
Father, I come before You, not in my strength, but in trust. You are faithful, even when I feel weak. Remind me of Your covenant, of the promises You have spoken over my life. Teach me to rest in Your provision and to pray with unwavering faith. I choose to hold fast to Your Word, knowing that You will complete what You have started. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.
