Pray and Listen

When you pray, make sure you’re expecting to see what you prayed for. At times we can so caught up in the cycle of saying prayers religiously and not really expecting to see results. Our hearts and minds must be in agreement with that prayer. You have to believe what you prayed for can and will happen. Understand that if you’re praying for something aligned with God’s will for your life you will get it. As you pray you need to begin to see yourself with what you petitioned God for. The bible says in 1 John 5:14-15 "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him."

Also, you must be patient but confident that your prayers will be answered. You can’t complain about the same situation you just prayed for. After you pray see that situation being transferred to God and see him handling it. You can’t worry or doubt. Worrying is a sign of fear and lack of faith. Worrying will prevent you from receiving what God has for you. The bible calls one who doubts double-minded, being unstable in all their ways. James 1:6- 8 "But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." Understand that in order to please God you must do it by faith. Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

Activate your faith by rejoicing after you pray. Activate your faith by thanking God for giving you what you asked for. The Bible also says in Philippians 4:6 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Regardless of what goes on, know that God hears the prayers of his children and the Bible says the prayers of the righteous avail much. (James 5:16). Have the prayer of faith. Keep expecting to see the manifestation of your prayers. Keep your ears tuned in to hear what the Spirit is saying and obey when God speaks. Pray and listen. Rejoice, God will never fail us, remember that. Stay in the race.