Sometimes a failure to persist in prayer proves that we were not serious about our request in the first place. At other times God wants us to persist in prayer in order to strengthen our faith in Him. Faith would never grow if all prayers were answered immediately. Persistent prayer tends to develop deeper gratitude as well. As the joy of a baby’s birth is greater because of the months of anticipation, so is the joy of an answer to prayer after persistent praying. And as much as a generation that measures time in nanoseconds hates to admit its need for it, God crafts Christlike patience in us when He requires persistence in prayer.

Donald S. Whitney

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Dairy		Tamara1	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Fresh tightly packed basil leaves
2		Cloves garlic
1/2	c	Toasted pistachio nuts
1/3	c	Grated parmesan cheese
1/3	c	Olive oil; up to 1/2, up to
		Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a food processor, pack the basil leaves, garlic and nuts and
process just until the mixture is chopped. With the motor running,
add the oil through the feed tube until the mixture is as thick as
you like. Fold in the grated cheese and a little salt and pepper if
you like. Store in the fridge in a glass jar, covered with a little
extra olive oil, for about 2 months.
Converted by MC_Buster.
Per serving: 767 Calories (kcal); 80g Total Fat; (92% calories from
fat); 11g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 21mg Cholesterol; 497mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0
Fruit;
15    Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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