Saying Prayers That God Will Respond To

Many feel that God either does not answer their prayers or respond the way they expect. This article will give simplistic guidelines on saying prayers that God will respond to.

It seems that God leaves us with so many unanswered questions. The good things in life seem to prove that there is a God. Yet the undesirable things in life often make us wonder. Whenever we pray, we hope that God hears. Often times, it appears that God has not heard our prayers, or that He has neglected to respond.

These guidelines are intended to greatly improve your prayer relationship with God.

1) We must remember that your personal prayer is a one on one communication between you and God. You should speak to God the same way you would speak to a dear friend or respected Authority. Group prayers are important, but nothing is more important than your regular prayer (communications) with God.

2) This world floods us with negative energies. If we are not careful, this negative energy can cause us to doubt (God's Goodness). It's essential that we regularly participate in Bible reading, in taking positive (and Spiritual) information, minimizing negative things, enhancing positive (Spiritual) things, and encouraging others by example. This is one of the strongest defenses against negative energies (which some call Satanic/Demonic).

3) Never allow any source or doctrine to lead us. Many persons give up their personal relationship with God and replace it with some other form of "theology". This is a Major Mistake. If a person reads the Four Gospels, they will quickly learn that Jesus never encouraged such religious divisions. This is a major reason why prayers seem to go unheard. God will respond to our personal prayers when we approach Him as a friend and servant.

4) Never say the same thing over and over in your personal prayers. Group prayers are different. For personal prayers, Jesus commanded avoiding repeated or vain prayers (Matthew 6:7). The idea is to talk to God as you would your beloved friend or trusted Authority. It is God Who will decide the outcome. Powerful authorities "come and go". The recent "shake-ups" in religions prove this fact.

5) Please read Matthew Chapters 5 through 7. Please pray about what you are reading in those Chapters. Don't be afraid to ask religious leaders about this information. These religious commands came directly from Jesus. Most people do not have their prayers answered as they are disobeying Jesus' commands in these 3 Chapters. If religious authorities are offended by your questioning, then you may need God's Presence above man's (Acts 5:29).

6) What should you pray about-That's the Great News- You can talk to God about Anything! As your Prayer Experience improves, you will know exactly what to pray about (and what not to pray about).

7) Keep a Prayer Journal to see how God responds-Some times God will respond with a No. Other times, "miracles" will appear to be His answers. The goal is to keep praying, keep writing in your journal, and keep "watching" how God responds. At some time, you will begin to sense God's Presence in your affairs. The idea is to keep praying no matter how you feel. It's not about human opinion; it's about God's Existence.

8) What will happen if you follow these guidelines-If you follow the guidelines in this article, you and God will become the "best" of friends. Human things will always carry some form of negativity. This negative energy must be "combated" with God's Spirit. Each person must personally cultivate God's Spirit. The Good News is you will become like Jesus' Apostle. This Apostle said, "We have no need for anyone to teach us". God will be your Leader and your Teacher. Until you and I reach that state, we will continue to be confounded by this world's negativities.

I strongly suggest you read all Four Gospels of Jesus' Life. When completed, you should then read the book of Job. Those five books will teach you the mindset of God and Jesus. God will send negative energies your way. These energies are to "force" you to spiritually grow. That's where Jesus "Comes" in. Most people get "caught-up" in life's negative energies. Some turn to Religion. Yet, one must personally turn to God. This is the only Way they will be Spiritually Successful (John 14:4-7; John 4:24).

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