Eternal one, who has seen the end from the beginning and follows our journeys with great interest, give us stories that hook our interest and inspire us to continue abiding in your kingdom ways, enlivened by the hope and promise of your presence and joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in joy forever. Amen. ‘Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.’ – Luke 18:1