Then teaching them more about prayer, he used this illustration: "Suppose you went to a friend's house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would say to him, 'A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing for him to eat.' He would call out from his bedroom, 'Don't bother me. The door is locked for the night, and we are all in bed, I can't help you this time.' But I tell you this--- though he won't do it as a friend, if you keep knocking long enough he will get up and give you what you want so his reputation won't be damaged. A friend certainly has a reputation to keep toward you and others. A good friend will help you as you would help them. Jesus, though, is emphasizing the need to be importunate in prayer. Staying on target in your prayer is important. Too many of us wonder in left field and never receive what we need. So many of us never see what we need before we receive it. That friend kne