Day 6
Have you ever wondered, how to talk to God?
Have you ever wondered if God listens to you?
Read: Mark 11:20-24
Jesus uses the moment captured in this passage to teach about the power of faith and prayer. Faith in God can enable seemingly impossible things, and praying in genuine belief will lead to answered prayers.
Read: James 5:15
In this verse, faithful prayer heals the sick. God can restore health and bring about forgiveness through the prayer of the believer.
Maybe it seems too good to be true that you have immediate access to the Creator of the universe. No appointment is necessary. You don’t need to ask His secretary if He is busy. You can bypass the lobby, and security guards and walk right into his office. His focus is completely on you, and His time is unlimited.
You would expect nothing less from your father, right? God doesn’t treat you like a stranger or a business partner. You are a child, dearly loved and cherished. If you believe that God loves you, then you can trust that He will listen to your prayers.
In Mark 11, Jesus told us not to waste our words in prayer if we do not believe that God will answer us. But, if we are confident that He will meet our requests, then be ready! Ephesians 3:20 tells us that God wants to bless us beyond our wildest dreams.
So I tell you to believe that you have received the things you ask for in prayer, and God will give them to you - Mark 11:24
Personal Application:
Additional Reading: Psalm 66:16-20; Ephesians 6:18