AUGUST 16, 2026 - SUNDAY #REFLECTION A Canaanite woman comes to Jesus begging for her daughter. At first He is silent. Then He speaks of being sent to Israel. Still she kneels: âLord, help me.â When He speaks of childrenâs food and dogs, she does not walk away. âPlease, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table.â
Jesus praises her: âO woman, great is your faith!â Her greatness is not in status or argument. It is humble, persistent trust that even a crumb of His mercy is enough. She keeps asking because she knows who He is.
Where have you stopped praying because God seemed silent? Bring your need to Jesus again today. Ask with humility. Persist with trust. Believe that His mercy is enoughâand that great faith still moves His heart.
đPRAYER đ Lord, give me the faith of the Canaanite woman. When You seem silent, teach me to keep asking with humility and trust.