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He Hears Us
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
1 John 5:14
Prayer builds our confidence in God, which helps us become sure of ourselves. Life with Christ assures us of our heavenly home in the future and His presence in our lives now. Talking to God connects us to Him in the moment. When we ask God for things, He hears us and answers according to His will.
Watch a child with their father. Kids know he hears them and answers when they ask Dad for something. The answer depends on the request. Like a child with an earthly father, we can confidently believe God will answer our prayers. We’ll get a positive response if the desire aligns with God’s will. But when we ask the Lord for something out of His will, He won’t grant the request. But we can count on an answer; often, we will wait for it, but the Lord always responds to us when we pray.
Faith in listening to God helps us become sure of ourselves and our path. The Lord wants us to ask and talk about everything in our lives. Prayer connects us to our Creator and gives us confidence in our purpose as we follow Him closely.
Journaling Questions:
How much do you talk to God?
What request have you hesitated to ask God to give you?
What prayer are you waiting for God to answer?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for answering our prayers. Help us align our hearts with Yours, desiring the same things You desire. Let us become more like Jesus as we develop a closer relationship with You and become sure of the purpose You have for us.
IJNIP. Amen
This scripture has become such a staple verse for me, as it holds such great promise and assurance to the one who confidently believes in the one WHO CAN AND HAS, AND WILL DELIVER ON HIS WORD – “God, Almighty!!!”