Did you know that drilling for oil generally slows down the deeper you drill. This is because of many different reasons. Here are some of the reasons. Rock hardness and compaction; as depth increases, the rock formations become more compacted and therefore harder to drill through. Increased pressure; the increasing pressure at greater depths creates a “pressure differential,” making it harder to remove rock cuttings and slowing the drilling process. Equipment limits; deeper wells require heavier drill pipe, and the hoisting equipment on the drilling rig must be able to handle this increased weight. Increased temperature; the Earth’s interior is significantly hotter plus the process of drilling itself also generates heat due to the friction. It is very important at these depths to maintain a flow of fluids that are vital to complete the drill.
Why am I telling you all of this? Have you ever been praying over something and you just didn’t see anything happening? You had prayed and prayed and even began to wonder if you were accomplishing anything. You have poured your heart and soul into this and seen nothing. It has gotten harder to pray, the pressure has increased, it’s gotten heavier at times, it’s gotten hotter. That’s because you’re deep drilling. Though all you see on the surface is noise, clamour and chaos doesn’t mean that something good isn’t happening. It’s just happening where you can’t see it. It is vital to keep a flow of the Spirit in prayer in order to finish the “drill.”
Don’t stop drilling now, don’t stop praying now. You’re breaking through some things, you’re accomplishing something. Yes it’s getting hard, but you’re getting closer. Keep praying, keep believing, keep drilling.
Galatians 6:9 NET So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.