Keep Praying!

How do I know when to stop praying for something or someone?” I talking to the wind? Jesus tells this story about a determined widow and an annoyed judge. It's a tale that has real-life insights about prayer and answers the question about when it’s time to stop praying. The deeply transforming truth of knowing we are God’s people and God alone sees the big picture help us to keep praying. Our faithful God wants to find faith in us!

TALK ABOUT IT - Questions to GROW through with family, friends, & myself.

1. What is a personal experience where God answered a persistent prayer? How did that situation strengthen my faith? 2. What are some “futile” circumstances in my life currently where I am unsure of whether to keep praying?

3. Why is it important to recognize that God is not an anonymous or unjust judge? How does this change how I pray? 4. If I have “hit a wall,” what gives me comfort in this “futile” season? How can church come alongside me in prayer?

5. PRAYER: “Father, hear our prayers & find faith in our hearts!”