Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated. However, there's reason to eat cucumbers all year long.
The same word is used again to indicate persistence or perseverance in prayer. God desires this kind of prayer, because it indicates that we have come to a sense of our own lack and are unable to meet the need ourselves.ith persistence and perseverance, we are to be devoted to prayer and petition for all the saints. It is the work of the Spirit of God in our lives that makes this effective and possible. But we are responsible to apply ourselves with diligence and urgency. Praying will take persistence and diligence.
When we study with our families, we accomplish two things. First, we instill the teachings of God's word in our family life. Second, we remind our families that study of God's word is important and necessary. Spiritual leaders pray with their families. Families are difficult to nurture and protect in our society. So much is out there waiting to destroy the home, and sometimes, all our attempts at establishing security seem fruitless. That is why prayer is so vital. James said, The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much (5:16).