Luke 18:1-8

When our prayers seem to go unanswered, we often question our faith and God's care for us. Jesus taught about prayer persistence through the parable of the widow and unjust judge, showing how God differs from the uncaring judge - we are His children with direct access, Jesus as our advocate, and the Holy Spirit's help in prayer. What appears as God's silence may actually be 'not yet,' 'not in that way,' or something better than what we requested. God's perspective is eternal while ours is limited, and His love is demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice. The key is to persist in prayer while holding our expectations lightly, remembering God's loving character.