In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells a parable to teach persistent prayer and faith that does not lose heart. Beneath the surface, it reveals a deeper spiritual truth about the state of the feminine mind—the receptive, imaginative aspect—when it is unmarried, uncleaved, and unloved.
The Widow: An Unmarried, Unloved Aspect of Mind
A widow is more than a woman without a husband; symbolically, she represents the feminine aspect of the mind—the subconscious or receptive imagination—that has been cut off, uncleaved, and unloved by the conscious “I AM.” She knows desire but lacks the deliberate identity to claim it, standing alone and seeking justice—a plea for recognition and reunion.
The Judge: Detached Moral Authority
The judge, “who neither feared God nor regarded man,” symbolizes detached, impersonal moral authority—the evaluative consciousness associated with the tree of knowledge of good and evil. This authority is indifferent, ruling without love or compassion.
Persistence Moves Even Detached Authority
The widow’s request for justice is not immediately granted. But:
“Though I fear not God, nor regard man; yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.” (Luke 18:5)
This shows that the judge gave her justice because of her persistence—her refusal to lose heart or give up. Her repeated, faithful prayer wore down the detached authority, compelling it to act.
Her persistence is the embodiment of unwavering faith—prayer that continues even when it seems unanswered. It is this steadfastness that ultimately moves the indifferent judge.
Prayer That Does Not Lose Heart
Jesus introduces the parable with the clear lesson:
“Men ought always to pray and not lose heart.” (Luke 18:1)
This is not about nagging but about faithful endurance—holding firm to the inner claim even when no visible sign appears.
The Path to Union and Love
The parable points to a greater truth: the feminine mind—unmarried and unloved—must be consciously wedded to the “I AM,” the deliberate creative self. Without this union, the mind remains vulnerable and must persist to gain justice.
When love and union are restored, the widow is no longer alone. The mind is whole, prayer fulfilled, and creation flows naturally.
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