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Your Question:
What's the point of praying when it doesn't seem to make a difference?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've had many conversations with people who wonder if prayer makes a difference. They may feel like God is already in control, so why bother praying? But the Bible teaches us that prayer is a way to demonstrate our faith and trust in God's Word. Jesus encourages his disciples to pray persistently, and He even gives them the Lord's Prayer as a model for how to do it. If we're not praying, it's like saying we have no need of anything outside of ourselves. The problem is that our prayers can be shallow and lacking in faith. We may be going through the motions of prayer without really trusting in God's power and presence. When we pray, we're not just asking for things; we're asking God to work in our lives and in the world. We're acknowledging that we need His presence and power to accomplish what we're asking for. When we pray in the name of Jesus, we're exercising our authority over the enemy and demonstrating our faith in God's promises. I believe that prayer is not just about getting what we want from God; it's about growing in our relationship with Him and trusting in His sovereignty. When we pray, we're not just talking to God; we're entering into His presence and acknowledging our dependence on Him. It's not about changing God's mind or manipulating Him to get what we want. It's about surrendering to His will and trusting that He will work in our lives in amazing and powerful ways.
Sources:
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
how to pray
c s lewis
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
systematic theology
wayne grudem
kingdom of cults
walter martin
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