Obedience and Prayer
The Apostle John wrote, "And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight." (1 John 3:22)
John makes it clear that obedience is a requirement to answered prayer. When we obey God and please Him, He listens with greater attention to our requests.
We see this principle at work with parents and children. If a child has just done something that his mother told him not to do, she is unlikely to give him some treat that he wants. On the other hand, if a child has just done something that pleases his mother, then she will be very happy to give him a treat. A child's obedience or disobedience influences how his parents will respond to him.
There is a similarity here with our Father in heaven. If you want a powerful prayer life, then obey God. Put Him first in your life.
John makes it clear that obedience is a requirement to answered prayer. When we obey God and please Him, He listens with greater attention to our requests.
We see this principle at work with parents and children. If a child has just done something that his mother told him not to do, she is unlikely to give him some treat that he wants. On the other hand, if a child has just done something that pleases his mother, then she will be very happy to give him a treat. A child's obedience or disobedience influences how his parents will respond to him.
There is a similarity here with our Father in heaven. If you want a powerful prayer life, then obey God. Put Him first in your life.
posted by David Frank Wilson | 3:10 AM
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