This is the"); document.writeln("confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his"); document.writeln("will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us\'€”whatever we ask\'€”we know that"); document.writeln("we have what we asked of him.1
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Prayer is the most powerful tool a Christian possesses. However, we often feel insecure or hesitant to"); document.writeln("pray.
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But we must be"); document.writeln("confident in praying, first of all because we belong to the family of God. When we"); document.writeln("put our trust in Christ, God becomes our Heavenly Father. Because of this, we"); document.writeln("can be sure that He will hear our prayers.
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Another reason"); document.writeln("to be sure is to pray according to the will of God. This idea often seems puzzling,"); document.writeln("so let us take a closer look at it. Certain things are never within the plan God has for us,"); document.writeln("such as lying, cheating, or acting out of pride, anger, or jealousy.
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Steps to know the will of God:
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Our spirit must"); document.writeln("be submitted to Him (James 4:7-8)
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We must depend"); document.writeln("on the Holy Spirit and pray according to the His plans (Romans 8:26).
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Align your"); document.writeln("prayers with the will of God and remember that He is happy to answer the prayers of his children.
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Suggested"); document.writeln("Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, through Your Word You confirm to me that I can"); document.writeln("pray with confidence, knowing that You hear my every request. Thank You, Lord,"); document.writeln("that I am important to You and You want to have a conversation with me. Thank"); document.writeln("You, beloved Father, that I have Your Word as my guide to know how to pray and"); document.writeln("live life according to Your will. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
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Today\'s Encounter"); document.writeln("was written by: Rosina N.
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