Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Mark 11:Twenty- four
When a rural farming community was hit by a serve drought, the local church called a prayer meeting. Almost everybody in town showed up (interesting how trouble has a way of getting our attention). As the pastor stood before a packed church he noticed an eleven-year old girl beaming with excitement in the front row. Lying on the pew beside her was a bright red umbrella poised and ready for use. The beauty and innocence of the sight made him smile, as he compared the child's faith that of all the others in the church. Looking at the congregation, he announced: "The rest of us came to pray for rain, but she came expecting God to answer!"
One of the dangers in praying is not expecting God to answer. The Bible says, "Without faith no one can please God. We must believe......God is real and He rewards everyone who searches for Him. (Hebrews 11:Six) The only currency God trades in is faith and " faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:Seventeen) As you immerse yourself in Scripture, faith takes root and begins to grow. And faith is what makes your prayer effective. But what if your faith lines up with God's Word and the answer is delayed? Keep praying and believing!
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