The Devotion in Repeated Pleading
The concept of pleading as repeated supplication signifies a constant and persistent appeal to God with a single, yet critically important petition – a request for mercy and the grant of what is necessary for salvation and spiritual growth. This is not merely a formal repetition, but a deeply conscious acknowledgment of one's sinfulness and dependence on divine grace. With every repetition of the plea, a person again recognizes their need for God's Kingdom, for the mercy upon which they can rely, and through this constant turning they express their faith and devotion.Supporting citation(s):"Let us examine why, while the priest calls for prayer on many and various matters, those awaiting the coming consistently pray for one thing only – mercy. Firstly, this is because... to ask God for mercy means to seek His Kingdom, which Christ promised to grant to those who seek it..." (source: link txt)"Similarly, someone who has a debt and wants the creditor to forgive it goes to him and says, 'Have mercy on me!', i.e., 'pity me for my inadequacy and grant me what I owe you!'... And the sinner cries out to God: 'Lord, have mercy!' – without even understanding the nature of God's mercy that he is asking for... in other words, he repeatedly begs, 'Have mercy, my Lord, on me, a sinner, and welcome me into Your grace once again!'" (source: link txt)Thus, repeated supplication in the form of pleading is an expression of the deep spiritual state of a person who continuously returns to God with their request, aware of their limitations and need for His mercy. This is not a mechanical repetition of words, but a heartfelt cry meant to awaken faith and hope in divine salvation.