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When You Pray, You Receive

Published: January 25, 2024 · Reviewed: February 5, 2024

MARK 11:24

Communication with God through prayer. It shouldn't only be about requesting things.

But that is undoubtedly a valid aspect of prayer.

Jesus taught us how to pray in Mark 11:22–26, where he teaches us how to ask for things.

If you don't listen to the Lord's instructions, you can't expect to get what you pray for.

So, what can you hope to receive in response to your prayer?

When you pray, you only get what you believe.

You don't have to think that the solution is already present in the physical world.

The solution belongs to you and is on its way into your life, but you must believe that God has granted your request.

Too many individuals approach prayer in the vain hope of receiving something.

Jesus, however, provided us precise instructions.

When you pray, Jesus said you should believe what?

He advised you to have faith that you will get what you ask for.

Jesus did not command you to have faith that God will eventually provide a solution.

When you pray, you must trust that God will answer you, and that the response will be yes.

Believe what you receive when you pray, Jesus commanded.

You may find this unusual.

But God expects us to do this.

Faith in God is what it is called.

You will stop talking and acting once you truly believe you have it.

You'll start to feel glad.

If you aren't certain it is God's will, you might be wondering how you can still believe you have the answer.

This implies that you shouldn't pray about matters about which you aren't certain the will of God.

Therefore, before you pray, you should study God's written Word, the Bible, to determine His will.

Once you are certain that your request is in line with God's will, you can pray with assurance.

God is infinitely trustworthy—more so than any human.

God is dependable and has never lied.

As a result, He expects you to have faith in Him.

SAY THIS: Jesus said that when I pray, I must believe I will receive a response.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. We acknowledge that prayer is not just about asking, but also about believing. Help us to trust in Your promises as stated in Mark 11:24. Strengthen our faith, Lord, so that we may believe in the answers You provide, even when they are not yet visible in our lives. Guide us to align our desires with Your will, as we study Your Word. You are trustworthy and dependable, and we put our faith in You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

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