O ne of the great privileges God has extended to mankind is to speak directly to Him through prayer. Furthermore, God is so committed to the success of prayer that He provided keys to insure that our prayers will be answered. The following Mini Study addresses answered prayer and what God says will ensure His affirmative answer.

Seek God’s Will

 
- Christ’s example (Mt. 26:39)
 
- Christ sought God’s will (Jn. 5:30)
 
- Know what God’s will is (Eph. 5:17)
 
- Ask for God’s will (1Jn. 5:14)
 
- Don’t seek your own will (Jas. 4:3)

Believe God (Have Faith)

 
- Abraham’s example (Rom. 4:20-21)
 
- Ask in faith (Jas. 1:5-7)
 
- Believe that you will receive (Mk. 11:24)

Be Fervent

 
- Christ’s example (Lk 22:42)
  
- James’ admonition (Jas. 5:17)

Be Humble
 

- "To this man will I look" (Isa. 66:2)
  
- Example of Christ (Heb. 5:5-7)
  
- God resists the proud (1Pet. 5:5)
  
- Humble yourself and pray (2Chron. 7:14)
  
- Pharisee and Publican (Lk. 18:9-14)

Be Persistent
  

- Effectual and fervent (Jas. 5:17)
  
- Parable of unjust judge (Lk. 18:1-8)
  
- Parable of the importunate friend (Lk. 11:5-8)

Obey God
  

- (1Jn. 3:22)
  
- Rom. 6:16 - compare with Jas. 5:16
  
- God listens to the righteous (1Pet. 3:12; Psa. 34:12-16)
  
- Abide in Christ (Jn 15:7)
  
- Psa. 28:9; Mal. 2:13

Ask in Jesus’ Name

- (Jn. 16:23-29; Eph. 5:20)
 

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