In Touch Devotional 14th January 2025, By Charles Stanley, Tuesday Message
TOPIC: Learning to Pray With Confidence
Prayer is the Christian’s most powerful means of effecting change. Yet we’re often unsure or hesitant about our appeals to the Lord.
But we should have confidence in prayer, first of all because we belong to God’s family. When we place our trust in Jesus, God becomes our heavenly Father. Because of this, we can be sure He will hear our prayers.
A second reason for assurance is that we’re praying according to God’s will. This idea often seems perplexing, so let’s take a closer look. Certain things are never in God’s plan, such as lying, cheating, or actions prompted by pride, anger, or jealousy. (See Proverbs 6:16-19; Colossians 3:8.) Insignificant matters—such as which colors we wear—are left to our discretion. But what about desires that fall in neither category? In those situations, for us to know God’s will …
- Our spirit must be submitted to Him (James 4:7-8).
- We must study the Scriptures, where God’s general will is revealed through commands and principles.
- We must depend on the Holy Spirit to help us pray in agreement with the Lord’s purposes (Romans 8:26).
Align your prayers with God’s will and remember He wants to say “yes” to His children.
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Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life.