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Your Question:
what's the point of praying when it doesn't help?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the idea that prayer doesn't seem to help. But I believe that's because they're misunderstanding the purpose of prayer. Prayer isn't about getting God to do what we want Him to do; it's about expressing our trust in Him and aligning ourselves with His will. When we pray, we're not asking God to find out what we need, because He already knows. We're asking because prayer is a means of expressing our dependence on Him. The Bible teaches us that prayer is a discipline that helps us increase our trust in God. When we pray, we're not just making requests; we're engaging in a spiritual exercise that helps us grow in our faith. And when we pray in the name of Jesus, we're exercising our authority over the enemy and trusting in God's power to work in our lives. As Jesus said, "Whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you" (John 16:23). So, why doesn't prayer always seem to help? Sometimes, it's because our faith is too small. We need to remember that God is more powerful than anything else, and He delights in being trusted by us as His creatures. When we pray, we're not just asking for a specific outcome; we're seeking a deeper relationship with God. And that's what prayer is all about. As the prophet Isaiah said, "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you" (Isaiah 41:13).
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david limbaugh
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stormie omartian
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c s lewis
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
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kingdom of cults
walter martin
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