KEY POINTS:

• Your faith isn't built on answered prayer, it is built on God's acceptance of your prayers.

• Scripture calls us to persistence:

“Faithful in prayer”

“Keep asking”

“Present your requests”

• David roots his hope in one thing: God’s unfailing love. That’s why we keep praying, not to get God’s attention, but because we already have it.

• You don't need an answer to your prayer, you need to just keep asking through prayer because He listens.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. The message opened with moments where we just want answers. Can you relate to that feeling? What’s one situation in your life right now where you wish God would give you a clear response?

2. David asks, “How long, Lord?” When you think about the things you’ve prayed for—or hoped for—what is your own version of “How long, Lord?” How do you think this message applies to your life right now? 

3. David says in verse 9: “The Lord accepts my prayer.” What does it mean to you that God accepts your prayer even if He is not answering it yet?

4. What is one prayer in your life that you wish God would answer right now? How does it change the way you see that prayer knowing He is already holding it?

5. If you’re honest, do you find yourself loving God more for what He answers or for who He is? 

6. What is one place in your life where you need to shift from asking God to “prove Himself” to choosing to trust that He already loves you and already hears you?