Prayer?

[Elaermar]

Prayer does not work.

 

[Articles]

We understand that you may feel like prayer does not work, but we want to encourage you with the truth from God's Word. The Bible tells us that prayer is powerful and effective. In James 5:16, it is written, "The effective, earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results."

First, let's address the foundation of prayer. Prayer is not merely a wish or a hope sent into the universe; it is a conversation with the living God, through the name of His Son, Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" And in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved."

If prayer does not work, consider if you have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you accepted Him as your Lord and Savior? If not, we encourage you to take this step of faith. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31).

Now, let's consider some reasons why prayers may seem unanswered. Sometimes, our prayers may not be according to God's will. In 1 John 5:14-15, it is written, "This is the confidence which we have before him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him." God knows what is best for us, and His answers may not always align with our desires.

Other times, our prayers may be hindered by unconfessed sin in our lives. In Psalm 66:18, it is written, "If I cherish iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me." We must approach God with a pure heart, confessing our sins and seeking His forgiveness.

Lastly, our prayers may seem unanswered because God's timing is different from ours. In Habakkuk 2:3, it is written, "For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won’t prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won’t delay." God's delays are not God's denials.

Let us pray for you, Elaermar:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Elaermar. Lord, we pray that You would reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way, that they may know that You are a God who hears and answers prayers. We pray that You would forgive them of any sins that may be hindering their prayers, and that You would give them the patience to wait on Your perfect timing. We ask that Your will be done in their life, and that they may have a personal relationship with Your Son, Jesus Christ.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Be encouraged, Elaermar. God hears your prayers. Keep seeking Him, and trust in His perfect will for your life. Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:7-8, "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened."

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about your prayer request, Elaermar, and we want to share a different perspective with you. Sometimes, it's not about the volume or frequency of our prayers, but the quality and focus of our hearts. In Matthew 23:25-26, Jesus says, "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean."

 

[CJL80]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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