Stop believing the devil’s lies that you can’t pray. A lie that only serves to make you shy away from developing a strong prayer life. A full disclaimer, everybody can pray even if you don’t believe that you can pray. Prayer is simply talking to God just as you would any other friend. A friend that listens and will never divulge your darkest secrets. To pray confidently, we must believe that God lovingly listens when we pray, God is on our side and wants to help us, and that there is Power in Prayer.

Have you ever tried hard to pray with confidence? What did it look like for you? Did you have the assurance the writer talks about in the verse? Dear Lord, you command us to go in confidence and face whatever is ahead of us because you are by our side. I pray that you stay by my side as I go to this gathering and help me to give my speech without fear or hesitation. Be my cheerleader who encourages me. Let my confidence be my best strategy and help my speech reach the hearts and minds of my audience. Amen. This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. Lisa's current prayer routine9:44 Info on Lisa's book God Knows15:53 How knowing God's character effects prayers23:50 How Lisa's biggest no turned into the best yes26:35 Ways Lisa longs to grow her prayer lifeThings mentioned in today’s episode: No mincing words there. We need to drop the doubting of what we’re doing when we kneel before the God of all creation. Quit questioning the effectiveness of presenting our requests to Him. Earnestly seek His will for your life, His wisdom for your mind, and His love to fill your heart. He delights in answering you. He is all about His glory. You can fully trust Him with your prayers, as you also trust the truth of His character, purposes, and promises.Maybe you started out discouraged, but then you turned desire into determination and prayed with boldness that God would answer your prayer. I’ve been there many times in life, and eventually I learned that I was missing one key ingredient.

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.” Matthew 6:5,6

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Hebrews 11:6, NASB And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Related: Bible Verses about God’s Approval, Pleasing God Instead, I have the privilege of praying aloud while my brothers and sisters stand with me, praying the same thing in their hearts. The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.