And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. 1 John 3:22

 

Yesterday I experienced an answered prayer. It was a specific prayer and the circumstances could have gone one way or another. God in His ability to answer prayer, allowed something to happen that resulted in my prayer being answered. Truly it was God’s signature and once again assured me that God is in the business of answering the prayers of His children.

 

You might be thinking that the second part of today’s verse is conditional. If you do what He says, He will answer your prayers, otherwise you are not going to experience His help. Truth is we all sin and fall short. No one is worthy of God’s help. But through the loving sacrifice of Jesus Christ, you are washed clean so He can commune with you and hear you when you cry out  to Him. Yes, walking in a manner pleasing to Him is important, but His love is not conditional.

 

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that is we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 1 John 5:14

 

If your request is something outside His will for your life, you can bet He won’t give it to you. He is like any father who only wants the best for His children and won’t give you anything that will harm your witness or relationship with Him. When you ask God for something, you can have the confidence His response will be in your best interest. Trust Him with every request! God bless!