PM#0519 Expectations, Prayer, and God's Word

PM#0519

Expectations, Prayer, and God’s Word

I John 5:14-15

What are your expectations when you pray?  You may have a quick answer, but do stop for a moment and think.  Many people when they pray ask God for something.  They get discouraged when answers are slow in coming or do not come.

When we look at God’s word in I John 5:14-15, we find that God listens and answers prayer when we ask according to His Will.  God’s will is found in God’s Word.

Now ask yourself, have you taken time to get to know God’s Word, and let it help you with your prayers?  Perhaps we should take time to learn God’s Word and let it help us with our prayers.  When we do that, God’s Word will guide us as we pray and you will see more answers to prayer.

Consider this prayer:  Father, help me to learn your word, and may it help me as I pray.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Reflection questions:

Have you ever considered why God’s Word is given to us to help us in our praying?  Take a moment and share your thoughts on this question.

Why would the use of God’s word in our prayers help us see answers to prayer?