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small dessert.

The gospel lesson for this week is from Luke 18:1-8. This week marks the third Sunday Jesus reminds believers to be persistent. In this passage, Jesus tells a story about a widow who is pestering a judge to hear her case. The judge finally gives in, not because it’s the right thing to do or his job, but it is tired of seeing and hearing her.

Jesus reminds believers to pray always and not to lose heart. God always answers prayers, just not necessarily how or when they want. The final statement of the gospel lesson should give all people pause: “And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” This is the question that each person needs to answer for themselves. It is not an easy road to journey in faith. The best reminder believers have is in prayer, when people can talk and listen to their God. He is a God who is intimately involved in people’s lives.