Many Christians feel guilty for repeatedly praying about the same problems, wondering if their faith is weak. Jesus' parable in Luke 11:5-13 about a man seeking bread at midnight teaches us that persistent prayer isn't a sign of weak faith, but of knowing where to go with our needs. The man demonstrated shameless persistence, and his neighbor eventually provided what was needed. Jesus encourages us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking, showing that God is not a reluctant neighbor but a loving Father who gives good gifts. Trust is about direction, not duration - when anxiety returns, we demonstrate faith by consistently taking our burdens back to God rather than trying to handle them ourselves.