Ask in prayer ?

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What would you ask for if you knew that you’d get it? Have you ever heard the saying, “Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it?” The Bible promises, “‘If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.’” (Matthew 21:22, NIV)

Doesn’t that promise sound kind of crazy? It sounds like God is giving us a magic wand with the power to grant our every wish. Notice that Jesus said, “whatever you ask for in prayer.

What are you asking God for? A new job, a miracle healing, or money? Maybe you’ve been asking God for a family member to get saved. 

I’ll never forget the prayer journey for the salvation of my mom and dad. Mom received Christ very quickly. It seemed like quite a simple journey because she received a healing while watching 100 Huntley Street on television. My mom had suffered from a middle ear disease for decades before receiving her miracle. It was awesome. God still heals.

My dad, on the other hand, took over twenty years to come to Christ. After years of prayers, I realized that God respected my dad’s free will. Prayer is always powerful, but God still draws people to salvation without violating their ability to choose.

Have you been frustrated with the delays to your prayer life? Didn’t Jesus say, “if you believe, you receive?” Then why are there so many delays, and why do prayers often seem to go unanswered? The answer is quite simple but painful: 

  1. People have free will.
  2. Satan and his forces have free will. 
  3. We have free will. 
  4. All of creation has not yet been redeemed. 

And God has a free will, which is always to bless us and help us live abundant lives.

Keep praying because you will see many miracles, and you are a miracle.

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9 Comments

  1. Virginia on 14/03/2021 at 11:55 AM

    Amen. I have been praying and I believe it will come to be that As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. I pray in faith for my Son and daughter to surrender their hearts and their will over to Jesus and let Him be Lord over their lives. Jesus has big plans for them and His plans will prevail. I believe it in the name of Jesus. Amen!

  2. Corona Ponponne on 14/03/2021 at 12:09 PM

    Thank you God, of all Creation for free will, Please Lord, protect us, do not allow man to take it from us. in Christ Jesus, I pray. ‘For we are your Miracle!’. Amen, ??

  3. Joyce Morris on 14/03/2021 at 12:57 PM

    I’ve been praying for my husband’s salvation ever since I got saved in 1988. I believe some day, by my caring and joyful behavior, that God will open his eyes to see what is missing in his life. He at least goes to church with me, but with an attitude. I’m praying and believing!??❤️

  4. Bless on 14/03/2021 at 1:12 PM

    I believe in The power of prayer .i know that God is a miracle worker so what ever i ask for in prayer i know that God will see it through .i ask you to touch an agree with me in 3/26/21 i have a Deposition this is the third one i an praying .??

  5. Debrita on 14/03/2021 at 1:49 PM

    I believe that I’ll receive what I ask for in prayer. In Jesus name. Amen!

  6. annmariefewsfer@yahoo.co.uk on 14/03/2021 at 8:06 PM

    Thank you for the message and I do believe in the power of prayer. Thanks be to our Lord. Amen

  7. Kavira on 15/03/2021 at 9:00 AM

    I thank God for this reminder of praying. I am praying for my husband and daughter’s deliverance. May God help me to have a character of patience and humility when facing attitudes of rejection and humiliation.

  8. Rosalia Preston on 15/03/2021 at 6:01 PM

    Thank you Paul for these words I needed to hear this I’ve been praying for my husband to be saved I need this God bless you and your ministry. ??????

  9. Mnperez on 16/03/2021 at 7:19 PM

    Thank you for your devotional.

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