". . . Whatever things you ask in prayer [in accordance with God's will] believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given you." (Mark 11:24 AMP)
Have you heard this or asked the question yourself, "How
can I know God’s will?"
God wants you to know Him. He doesn’t play games, try to
trip you up, or hide truth from you. Sometimes you reject counsel or Scripture
you read because it doesn’t suit your desires. In seeking God's will, avoid
pulling Scripture out of context as that distorts the truth of the message. For
example: Although all things are indeed possible with God (Mark 9:23), you will
not receive everything you ask of Him. But when you ask according to God’s
will, you will receive what you asked (1 John 5:14–15). Proverbs says that older
men's beauty is grey hair (Proverbs 20:29) yet later says grey or white hair is
a crown of glory only to those who live rightly with God (Proverbs
16:31). It is vital that we not “pick and choose” only portions of God's Word that suit our
wants and needs.
Mountain-moving faith is real. Jesus preceded today's
passage saying when you trust God’s unlimited power to do what He says He will
do (that’s praying according to His will), you can tell a mountain to throw
itself into the sea, and it will happen. When a mountain mover knows and petitions
God’s will, life’s impossibilities become possible.
Are you seeking answers? Bring your petitions before God. Ask
Him for cleansing, but you must forgive others, or God will not forgive you (Mark
11:26). Unforgiveness is a leading factor in not hearing from God. Decide
within your heart that you only want what He knows is best and tell God that. Then
trust Him with the right answer to your prayer.
Amen
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