Brother Sam concludes the teaching series by emphasizing the necessity of prayer in dealing with suffering. Prayer is a means of grace that God has given us in this world to conform us to the image of the Son and to point us to our blessed hope in heaven. He highlights 2 things that prayer does 1. In the mercy of God, prayer can alleviate suffering, lighten burdens and turn circumstances around 2. ⁠Prayer can change our perspective when God decides that suffering is necessary to draw us nearer to Him.