Saturday, November 22, 2014

Getting what you pray for

"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."  Matthew 21:22

Is it possible to get whatever you ask for in prayer?  According to Jesus, it's possible.  He said,"If you an believe, all things are possible to those who believe."  This includes answers to your prayers.  Three things are necessary for you to get what you ask God for.  Three conditions must be met for you to receive exactly what you ask.

ASK FOR GOD'S WILL
If you ask for God's will in prayer, God hears and answers your prayers.  (1 John 5:14)  So whatever you ask must of course agree with God's will, or at least it must not contradict God's will.  For example, it's God's will for you to love the people in your life.  If you pray for strength to love them, you can be certain that God will give it to you.

ASK WITH FAITH.
When you pray, ask according to what you genuinely believe God can do.  Paul calls this your "measure of faith."  You can receive whatever you believe.  Think about what you can imagine, then ask with only the limitation of your imagination.

ASK SPECIFICALLY
How do you know if your prayer is answered?  How do you know if it was going to happen whether you prayed for it to happen or not?  Pray specifically.  You have to ask for something that wouldn't happen without prayer.  You don't need to pray that the sun will rise, but you may need to pray that the sun won't rise!  That's very specific, undeniable, and irrefutable.  It's something that only God can do. 

Specifically and faithfully ask God for His will in your life. 
When you do this, you will get exactly what you ask for.
If you want, pray with me right now.

Father God,
Show me exactly what you want me to do after I read this blog.
In Jesus name, Amen.

Let me know in the comments how God answered your prayer.

 

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