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Your Question:
what's the point of praying when nothing seems to change?
Answer:
As a pastor and a man of faith, I've often been asked why praying seems to make no difference when things don't change. But the truth is, prayer isn't about changing external circumstances; it's about working miracles in our inner nature. When we pray, we're not asking God to change His mind, but to change us. Prayer is a way for us to grow in our faith, to develop a deeper understanding of God's will, and to align our priorities with His. The Bible teaches us that prayer is essential for our spiritual growth and development. Without prayer, we live as temporal people with temporal values. Prayer pushes eternity back into our lives, making God ever more relevant to the way we live our lives. It's not about getting things from God, but about getting to know Him. As Jesus said, "Ask, and you will receive" (John 16:24). Our prayers should be a means of getting to know God Himself, not just a way to get things for ourselves. I think many people struggle with prayer because they don't really believe it accomplishes much. But the truth is, prayer is a powerful tool that can bring about remarkable changes in our lives and in the world. As Scripture teaches, God responds to prayer and brings about remarkable changes in the world. If we truly believed that prayer could accomplish so much, I think we would pray much more than we do. Prayer is a way of life, a way of living in intimacy with God and aligning ourselves with His will.
Sources:
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
systematic theology
wayne grudem
sacred marriage
gary thomas
how to pray
c s lewis
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