Jesus teaches that perseverance is essential in prayer, and that God values persistence, moving his heart to respond. The parable of the widow in Luke 18 and the persistent friend in the Gospel illustrate this principle, showing that even a judge and a neighbor will respond to persistence, and that God will do the same. Jesus also teaches that prayer should be honest, simple, and persistent, and that it's not just about friendship with God, but about working at it and being bold.
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