SPEAKER_00: As we begin today, I want you to picture God trying to talk to you.
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.
SPEAKER_00: This is the type of conversation that God is available for each and every day.
SPEAKER_00: In fact, he prefers it.
SPEAKER_00: Talking you through every high and low of each day.
SPEAKER_00: Prayer is not a one-time moment, it's an ongoing conversation.
SPEAKER_00: Even when answers delay, God invites you to keep talking to him.
SPEAKER_00: Luke writes this in his gospel account.
SPEAKER_00: They should always pray and not give up.
SPEAKER_00: Luke 18.1.
SPEAKER_00: In your own words and out loud, thank God for inviting you to keep coming back to Him.
SPEAKER_00: For the next sixty seconds, bring something you've been praying about.
SPEAKER_00: Take this time to go to God again and ask for favor in what you need.
SPEAKER_00: Ask for endurance to keep trusting Him.
SPEAKER_00: Pause for a moment and whisper.
SPEAKER_00: I will not give up.
SPEAKER_00: I know you are with me, God.
SPEAKER_00: Say it again.
SPEAKER_00: I will not give up.
SPEAKER_00: I know you are with me, God.
SPEAKER_00: Now we are going to believe for someone else.
SPEAKER_00: Do you know someone who has been believing for a need for a long time?
SPEAKER_00: Let's join our prayers with theirs and ask God to help them today.
SPEAKER_00: Agree in your mind with this closing prayer.
SPEAKER_00: Father, thank you for strengthening us to keep praying.
SPEAKER_00: You are our strength.
SPEAKER_00: You uphold us and sustain us.
SPEAKER_00: Energize us today and stir up our faith.
SPEAKER_00: We love you, Father.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.