Difficult Closing Prayers I Have Given (Hopefully A Continuing Series)

I once had to say the closing prayer after a visiting preacher had went over an hour.  His sermon was a meaningful, thoughtful, and thorough examination of Job, but it was Sunday night and people were tired.  Some people were hungry and/or had to go to the bathroom.  By the time it was my turn, most people wanted to go home or to the bathroom or to dinner.  And I had to say the closing prayer.  And I did the best I could.  I kept it short, but I did it.  The lesson here is perseverance.  We have to persevere in worship, in life.  We have to "face trials" and "consider it pure joy" (James 1:2).  Christ requires discipline.  The Living God put us here to work and not give up when we are tired, hungry, or have to go the bathroom.