Step1: Stand on God's Word (His Promises)
A lot of believers pray but only a few pray the right prayers. Only a few make their prayer in line with God's word. A good number of prayers are unscriptural that is why they remain unanswered. For God cannot negate his written word (Bible).James says people pray so that they can consume it on their lust. This type of prayer cannot get answered.
James 4:3- KJV
3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ASK AMISS, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
James 4:3 - AMP
[Or] you do ask [God for them] and yet fail to receive, because you ask with wrong purpose and evil, selfish motives. Your intention is [when you get what you desire] to spend it in sensual pleasures.
Step 2: Ask whatever you want from God in Jesus Name
AskMATTHEW 7:7,8
7 ASK, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Ask in Jesus Name
This is a great key to answered prayer. we should ask whatever we want in Jesus Name. I often read some people pray but not in Jesus Name, some people pray for Jesus Sake. No! this should not be. check the scriptures and we will discover there is no place in the New Testament Jesus said we should pray in his sake, but in His Name.
The prayer is for our sake. you ask God for bread, car, water, house etc. this is for your sake and not for Jesus Sake. You are the beneficiary.
JOHN 16:23,24
23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Step 3: Be specific
When you ask a few people after their prayers, what is it they prayed for they are not specific, some prayed a general prayer, some grumbled in prayer, some complained to God while still some do not know what they want.Step 4: Believe God has heard and answered your prayer
MARK 11:23,2423 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the
sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
The emphasis is on both verses
In verse 23, it says if you believe that those things that you said have come to pass (even without seeing it). You shall as a result of that have it.
In verse 24, the emphasis is where BELIEVE THAT YE RECEIVE THEM, AND YE SHALL HAVE THEM. It did not say when you see answers to prayer believe them. but to believe your prayers are answered immediately you pray without seing the answers to prayer.
For example praying for car, job e.t.c Believe that God has answered your prayer and you have it even without you getting any car or job (in the physical/earthly realm) and you shall later get it. This is FAITH PRINCIPLE (BELIEVE THEN RECEIVE, NOT RECEIVE THEN BELIEVE).
2 CORINTHIANS 10:5
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into
captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
A lot of thoughts, imaginations pass through people's mind and prevent them from believing that God can hear their prayer not to talk of answering their prayers. Our thinking/imagination accumulates to form our belief. If we always think/imagine doubt we will eventually become a doubtful person. Let us bring down every imagination, every thought to the obedience of Christ.
Philippians 4:8 advises us to always think on Good things. let us always keep our minds on the positive.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are TRUE, whatsoever things are HONEST, whatsoever things are JUST, whatsoever things are PURE, whatsoever things are LOVELY, whatsoever things are OF GOOD REPORT; if there be ANY VIRTUE, and if there be ANY PRAISE, think on these things.
Step 5: Give thanks continually for answered prayers even without seeing what you prayed for (the results)
Phil 4:6 - KJV
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING let your requests be made known unto God.
Phil 4:6 -AMP
6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
Phil 4:6 - TLB
6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank him for his answers.
I recommend having an attitude of praise everyday of our life and in everything we do. Let us put on DAVID'S ATTITUDE (PRAISEFUL ATTITUDE)
Ephesians 5:20
20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us also NOTE that: Separation from all known sin cannot be overlooked in order to get answers to prayer. As Christians we have the nature of Jesus and should not make Sin a practice. If we regard iniquity in our hearts, the Lord will not hear us, for it would be sanctioning sin. (Ps. 66:18.)
Jer 29:11-12 - NLT
11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
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