In this Bible teaching, recorded at a live event in Greenville NC, Matthew Lilley discusses the theme of persistence in prayer, drawing from the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18. He emphasizes the importance of faith, the power of prayer, and the necessity of community in sustaining a prayer life.

The discussion highlights how understanding God's nature as a loving father can fuel persistent prayer and how collective prayer efforts can lead to transformation in communities and nations.

Part two of this episode, Leaders: Stop Sabotaging Your Intimacy with God, will be available exclusively on Presence Pioneers Premium at https://media.presencepioneers.org/s/podcast

• Persistence in prayer is essential for spiritual growth.
• Faith fuels our ability to remain persistent in prayer.
• Understanding God's character is crucial for effective prayer.
• Prayer has therapeutic effects, as supported by scientific studies.
• Community prayer is more powerful than individual prayer.
• We are called to be a house of prayer, not just individuals.
• God desires to give us good gifts when we approach Him in prayer.
• The act of praying can lead to real-world transformation.
• Jesus encourages us to pray without losing heart.
• The global prayer movement is a sign of the times.

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