"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful (steadfast) in prayer."
Romans 12:12

The New King James Version says, '.continuing steadfastly in prayer.'
and defines steadfastness as,
"firm, persistent and determined in one's endeavors."
What then does Scripture have to say about steadfastness?

Two examples of human determination/steadfastness--- Concerning a person:
We see Ruth's determination to stay with Naomi and Naomi's response:
"When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her. So the two women went on until they came to Bethlehem..." Ruth 1:18-19 (Read Ruth's choice to remain with Naomi Vs. 16-17)

Concerning a principle:
Daniel 1:8,
"But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's delicacies. Nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself."

As for steadfastness in spiritual things, we see-- Enduring discipline:
"Enduring hardship as discipline; God is treating you as His children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? Hebrews 12:7 (Read Vs. 7-11)

Bearing persecution:
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril or sword? As it is written:
'For Your sake we are killed all day long, We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.'
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." Romans 8:35-37

Maintaining perseverance:
"But Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end."
Hebrews 3:6. And,
"For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end." Vs. 14

Steadfastness and stability of faith:
Paul in Colossians 2:5 says,
"For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ."

Persevering in service:
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 15:58

Standing fast in our liberty in Christ:
"Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangles again with a yoke of bondage." Galatians 5:1

So being steadfast in prayer, we stand firm, persevere, endure; we are persistent and determined. We are aware of the need for prayer at all time!
There are many urgent needs in families, with friends, in our nation, with our bothers and sisters who are facing death because of their faith.
The list goes on and on.

Scripture tells us,
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 And, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

We thank you Father that you hear our prayers. Our trust is in You to answer always in what is best for Your children! We love you Lord!! Amen