B and C. Thank you very much.” We use verses on prayer so drastically out of context that we have convinced ourselves that God owes us an answer to our prayers. If we are good humans, He will do as we ask. Isn’t that the deal?
The LORD answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;GOD'S WORD® Translation[For the choir director; a psalm by David.] The LORD will answer you in times of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob will protect you.Good News TranslationMay...
That verse continues: “For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” God doesn’t punish us. Right? But bad things happen. They do. I’ve seen plenty. I’m sure we all have. I’ve experienced more than enough, but I’m sure I will ex...
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me, hear my words. Contemporary English VersionI pray to you, God, because you will help me. Listen and answer my prayer! New American BibleI call upon you; answer me, O God. Turn your ear to me; hear my ...
We pray that none of them will lose their rewards in Jesus’ name and that God will answer their prayers as well even before they ask. When someone asked why the retreat was held far from home, we explained that we wanted a place where women could focus on themselves and God without ...
Second, we can pray, and pray some more, because prayers for unity and harmony and mutual respect and love are fully aligned with God’s vision for humanity and so this surely must be a prayer that God will answer.King David Playing the Harp (1622) by Gerard van Honthorst...
How does God answer our prayers? If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.James 1:5 NLT The first time I tried out God’s promise to give me wisdom in a career situation, I resolved to take him at his word and wait for his guidance. I was teaching...
waiting is the hardest thing you have to do. There are times when you’re desperate to hear from God because (for example) you’re about to lose your house, or you’re dying of cancer, so you reallyNEEDthe answer you’ve been praying for. Those are the times when silence is definite...
the world. See Isaiah 65:20-25. This chapter of Isaiah’s prophecy indicates that the blessings of God in that kingdom age will be poured out upon the people in answer to their prayers. “Before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” (verse 24)...
Today’s Bible Verse 01.18.25 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken youbut such as is common to man:but God is faithful, who will not sufferyou to be tempted above that ye are able;but will with the temptation also makea way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it...