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<v SPEAKER_00>As we begin today, I want you to picture God trying to talk to you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Imagine what it looks like for him to be leaned in for a long conversation: laughter, tears, frustration, joy, all of these emotions as if you are talking to your closest friend.

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<v SPEAKER_00>This is the type of conversation that God is available for each and every day.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In fact, he prefers it.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Talking you through every high and low of each day.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Prayer is not a one-time moment, it's an ongoing conversation.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Even when answers delay, God invites you to keep talking to him.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Luke writes this in his gospel account.

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<v SPEAKER_00>They should always pray and not give up.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Luke 18.1.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In your own words and out loud, thank God for inviting you to keep coming back to Him.

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<v SPEAKER_00>For the next sixty seconds, bring something you've been praying about.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take this time to go to God again and ask for favor in what you need.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask for endurance to keep trusting Him.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Pause for a moment and whisper.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I will not give up.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I know you are with me, God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Say it again.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I will not give up.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I know you are with me, God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Now we are going to believe for someone else.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Do you know someone who has been believing for a need for a long time?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's join our prayers with theirs and ask God to help them today.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Agree in your mind with this closing prayer.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Father, thank you for strengthening us to keep praying.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are our strength.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You uphold us and sustain us.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Energize us today and stir up our faith.

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<v SPEAKER_00>We love you, Father.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.