S – Then he said, “Let my lord not be angry, and I will speak one more time. Suppose ten are found there?” 

He answered, “I will not destroy it on account of ten.” ³³ When the Lord had finished speaking with Abraham, he departed, and Abraham returned to his place. 

Genesis 18:32–33 CSB

O – Commentary:

Abraham’s great character is revealed by his intercession. He prayed that all in the cities—the wicked as well as the righteous—be spared for the sake of the … righteous (v. 23). Earlier he had personally rescued these people in battle (14:16). Now he pleaded for them with the same boldness, perseverance, and generosity with which he had fought for them. Abraham’s “bargaining” with God jars some readers. But Abraham’s prayers, though audacious, were made with genuine humility and profound reverence. It was for justice that he pleaded: deliverance for Sodom if there were as few as 50.… 45.… 40.… 30.… 20, or even 10 righteous people there

“Genesis,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – The Lord hears us when we pray.  We can make our prayer requests to God that appeal to the character and heart of him.  There are times when he feels distant or that he is not listening.  We need to continue to pray and speak out what we desire or feel.  That is relationship.

R – Heavenly Father, you are holy and just.  Empower us to share our hearts and desires with you openly.  We know you hear us and want to communicate with us.  We want to continue to build a relationship with you today.