 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
Some
Biblical
wisdom:
Biblical
wisdom:
1. Over and over and over again, Jesus tells us how important it is
to maintain FAITH as we ask God to do things for us---true, active
faith that God will give us what we ask for.
2. God wants us to believe---and thereby get our petitions granted.
"Without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6).
3. Jesus also gave two other clear directions about getting prayers
answered; the first is in Mark 11:25: "Whenever you stand praying,
forgive, if you have anything against anyone." (This idea is also
part of the Lord's Prayer!)
4. The second of Jesus' directions is "if you ask anything of the
Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have not
asked for anything in my name." (John 16:23-24) At the very least,
"in Jesus' name" means with LOVE of God & of all others.
to maintain FAITH as we ask God to do things for us---true, active
faith that God will give us what we ask for.
2. God wants us to believe---and thereby get our petitions granted.
"Without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6).
3. Jesus also gave two other clear directions about getting prayers
answered; the first is in Mark 11:25: "Whenever you stand praying,
forgive, if you have anything against anyone." (This idea is also
part of the Lord's Prayer!)
4. The second of Jesus' directions is "if you ask anything of the
Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have not
asked for anything in my name." (John 16:23-24) At the very least,
"in Jesus' name" means with LOVE of God & of all others.
Some other tips:
How to determine which
transformations you
need to undertake:
transformations you
need to undertake:
Listen to your conscience, which is the voice of God within
you. Try to talk back-and-forth with God, looking at any
negative feelings you have and comparing them to the attitudes
you know you "ought" to have. For whatever it is you're
asking God to do for you, ask yourself, "How do I really feel
about this issue, and how do I know God (the God of love)
would prefer I feel?" Your answer is the transformation you
need to undertake. And remember, you very likely will find
yourself powerless against your natural feelings, but God will
help if you sincerely ask him or her or it to!
you. Try to talk back-and-forth with God, looking at any
negative feelings you have and comparing them to the attitudes
you know you "ought" to have. For whatever it is you're
asking God to do for you, ask yourself, "How do I really feel
about this issue, and how do I know God (the God of love)
would prefer I feel?" Your answer is the transformation you
need to undertake. And remember, you very likely will find
yourself powerless against your natural feelings, but God will
help if you sincerely ask him or her or it to!
1. Take a deep breath, RELAX, and "act as if."
2. With what little faith you have, ask God to give you more
faith or to bring back your lost faith.
3. Sing or recite hymns or Christmas carols or any other
music or poetry (whatever gets you in a faithful mood), and
snuff out doubtful thoughts as soon as they arise.
4. For a spiritual shortcut, use the three-pronged method of
forgiveness (of everyone you have anything against),
submission (of your will to the God of Love), and faith.
2. With what little faith you have, ask God to give you more
faith or to bring back your lost faith.
3. Sing or recite hymns or Christmas carols or any other
music or poetry (whatever gets you in a faithful mood), and
snuff out doubtful thoughts as soon as they arise.
4. For a spiritual shortcut, use the three-pronged method of
forgiveness (of everyone you have anything against),
submission (of your will to the God of Love), and faith.
Petitioning Tips
Petitioning God: How to Get Your Prayers Answered