Jesus taught His disciples to “pray and not give up.” The persistent widow kept knocking because she believed her life depended on it. In the same way, Paul urged the church to pray for all people — for leaders, for neighbors, for the world — because prayer is the lifeline of faith. A heart full of faith believes our life depends on God, so it keeps turning to Him in every circumstance. To be devoted to prayer is to live in constant awareness of our utter reliance on Him, and with confidence that God listens, acts, and draws us near — like a Father who loves His dear children.