Aids to persevering intercession: appeal to God’s attributes (Psalms 51:1), appeal to God’s promises (Genesis 32:9-12), appeal to God’s honor or reputation (Exodus 32:12; Psalm 25;11; Psalm 115:1), appeal to the need of God’s people (Exodus 14:10; Psalm 86:1), appeal to God’s past action (Psalm 4:1), appeal to our union with Christ (Romans 15:30), appeal to the truth that God may be known (Exodus 33:13).