When The Door Slams
I have written this to you who believe in the Son of God so that you may know you have eternal life. And we are sure of this, that he will listen to us whenever we ask Him for anything in line with His will. And if we really know he is listening when we talk to him and make our requests, then we can be sure that he will answer us. 1 John 5:13-15
We can approach God in prayer with a confidence that if we are asking in His will, He will answer it. This reminds me of a story: A few years ago the farmers in Middle Tennessee were experiencing a severe drought. It had been weeks since it had rained and the corn crops were going to be plowed under if they didn't receive some rain.
On Friday a group of believes decided to call a community wide prayer meeting to ask God to send rain. As the people began to gather at the little country church on the appointed evening, a little girl came walking up the road carrying her umbrella.
Think about this: Not one of the adults had such practical faith and confidence that God would answer their prayer. Maybe this is why Jesus said that unless we become as a little child, we can't enter the kingdom of heaven (Mark 10:15). God wants us to take Him at His Word. He has promised He will hear and answer all our prayers that are in His will.
What do you need to ask God for today? (help with this ministry) Do you believe He will answer? (yes) Are you prepared for His abundant response to your request? (yes) Lord, when I pray in Your will, please hear me and give me confidence in Your answer. And when I pray out of Your will, hear me still, but convict me with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Ask the Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the Lord and thank Him for His forgiveness. Never Rest Ministries
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