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Brethren, I know the confusion and frustration that comes when heartfelt prayers do not lead to the desired result.
The problem usually lies not with the outcome but with the prayer itself. There is a common misconception that
God will give us everything we ask for.
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“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” |
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John 14:14 (NIV) |
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Prayer is to bring us and God closer together, not to persuade Him into doing things our way. We align our will with His, not His with ours. We forget
that He has already determined what is best for us. |
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“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” |
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Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) |
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God indeed answers prayer. But how does he answer the prayers of His followers…?
God does grant His followers’ prayer request, but in His time and according to His will and purpose. |
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“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” |
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Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) |
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If they cried out to God and He answered their petition, then why is God not answering my prayer the way I want Him to?
Beloved have Faith, Hope & Believe in the LORD.
God will do marvelous things for those who trust in Him.
All experiences and circumstances are God’s workmen whereby good is brought to us. |
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"Have faith in God, “Jesus answered. I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea', and does not doubt in his heart but believes
that what he says will happen, it will be done for him."
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand in praying, if you hold anything against
anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
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Mark 11:22-25 (NIV) |
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God did answer Jabez Prayer; then why does He not answer mine? Well, Jabez prayed with sincere, honest and with faith for God’s mercy upon his life…
and God did grant his prayer.
God wants to bless every one who calls upon him. But, we must first make the choice of inviting Him into our life and ask for His blessings.
There was a man called Jabez and God answered his prayer.
The Prayer of Jabez comes from the Bible.
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Jabez asked that God keep him from harm so that he will be free from pain.
Jabez asked God to enlarge his territory, through faith and belief God did grant all Jabez petitions. |
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So how does God answer your prayer, when you are not working and you have bills to pay and mouths to feed?
As a witness and a living testimony, I have been there.
I was out of a job for over 5 years, every door seemed to be closed everywhere I turned.
I did have a problem believing God then. I stopped reading the bible and stopped praying.
I did believe that there was no God, because most of my friends who are unbelievers, had things going on well for them.
My wife never gave up on me. She prayed numerous times for me, advising me to believe in the Lord and reminding me that His time is the best and I
should trust the Lord.
I finally gave in and started joining her in prayer and going to church with her. Within a few weeks the Good Lord started turning my life around, and
turned me from nobody to somebody.
I believe we are God’s creatures and we should always praise His name.
We should always thank Him whether we are in good or bad situations
He knows what is always best for us.
We should thank Him every blessed day, especially for things that we take for granted, such as the air we breathe, our sight, the strength He has given
us, His protection over us and over our enemies.
We should always have a desire to glorify our creator, Our Heavenly Father Almighty God, and everything else will be granted unto us.
Jesus assures us that our prayers will be answered: |
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