How does the Parable of the Persistent Friend (Luke 11:5-8) challenge common assumptions about prayer, and what does it suggest about God's character and willingness to answer?

A It implies that God is reluctant to answer prayers and must be coerced through persistence. B It suggests that prayer is primarily about fulfilling social obligations and maintaining friendships. C It emphasizes that persistence in prayer is not about changing God's mind, but about aligning our hearts with His will and demonstrating our dependence on Him. D It teaches that God only answers prayers that are repeated multiple times with unwavering intensity.