The Sqeaky Wheel !

Jesus had just finished praying when the disciples asked Him to "teach them to pray" He gave them a hypothetical scenario to teach them that persistence in prayer is important.  Although the friend did not want to be inconvenienced, he knew that the person at the door making the request would not give up.  He got up, gave the friend the bread, but not out of the goodness of his heart. He knew that the friend would not stop bugging him until he complied.  His friend was the squeaky wheel.     

I say to you, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as many as he needs.  Luke 11:8 (nkjv)

The Oxford dictionary defines persistence as "firm or obstinate continuance of a course of action in inspite of difficulty or opposition".  Simply put, it means being too stubborn or desperate to give up.

For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks, it will be opened.  Luke 11:10 (nkjv)

The point is that persistance in prayer is important.  God always answers all prayers, however, it isn't always the answer we expect, the way we expect it, nor in the time frame we hope.  His answer may be "yes", "no", or "wait/not yet".

Actually, if you have ever prayed the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6 or Luke 11), then you have said "Your Will be done" inviting to Lord to override your request if it does not line up with His Will.

Keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking.

Blessings.

~CWP~