This Edge Night will focus on the tough question of unanswered prayers. Silence is a stunning blessing, but it can also lead anyone — especially young people — to think God does not hear him or her. This night will help the youth understand that God hears our every prayer, and He answers each of them in His own time. Aside from this, we must always discern whether our petitions are selfish desires or if we authentically pray “Thy will be done”.  The night begins with a gathering skit involving a Wish Store. Immediately following the skit there is a small group activity. The Proclaim focuses on the need to pray, God’s desire to give us peace, joy, and love through our prayers, and the challenge to see God more as a Father who gives us what we need according to His will versus an on-demand genie who is granting our every wish. In small groups, the middle school youth will discuss the talk and compose prayers showing openness to God’s will in answering their prayers. Groups will present their prayers as part of the Send during closing prayer.