I heard somewhere that “Truths never experienced are just theory.” This is an incredible way to weigh our faith in God. It begs the question, Have you ever seen the truth of God’s Word work within your prayer life? What do you believe about God’s ways? Do you actually believe you can experience the reality of God or do you just live inside the theory of God and only attribute a token reverence to His sovereign abilities.
Here are a few truths that seem obvious, but aren’t; ‘You will never see if you are not looking’ and ‘You will not look if you’re not interested’. Also, ‘You won’t hear if you’re not listening’ and ‘You won’t listen if you’re not engaged’. Curiosity inspires. I receive answers to my prayers because I am looking for the answers to my prayers by engaging with God. I do this in many ways; by remembering what I prayed, by trusting that God shows up and wants to give me answers. By believing God specifically and especially cares for me. By recalling scripture that states that God is a good Father who wants to give me good things. These are promises found in the Bible and are not just theories.
If wanted, how do we put this to the test? By praying over something specific...then confessing our trust in God by affirming our belief that God cares. Then, with conviction, stand on the promises found in the Bible-meaning count them as Truth. Purposely lean in and count on our heavenly Father to attend to us as an earthly father would care for his child. It’s familiar and familial; the same steps we take when we are counting on a family member to be there for us, supporting our hopes, needs and requests. It is relational.
Understanding how to receive answers to prayer includes activating profound truths that are faith-based. Perhaps, like me, you have been uttering prayers since childhood...or maybe you’re new to prayer life. Either way, now is the time to begin having two-way conversations with the Lord. He wants us to pray to Him and He wants to answer. To hear Him we must be bold enough to ask and receptive to the peace that comes from being heard. Knowing we've been heard changes everything. Answers flow from there! Activate your faith; engage! Remember, it's relational!
Unto the throne of grace,
That we may obtain mercy,
And find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4;16 KJV
“Do not be anxious about anything,
but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God
and the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding
will guard your hearts and your minds
In Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4: 6-7
“Call to me and I will answer you
And tell you great and unsearchable things
You do not know.”
Jeremiah 33:3
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