• 1 John 5:14
    Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
     
  • John 14:13-14
    And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
     


Related Scriptures

  • 1 John 3:22
    And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
     
  • John 15:7
    If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
     
  • Luke 11:9-11
    "So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish?
     
  • 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
    And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
     
  • James 5:15-16
    And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
     

For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Prayer, According to God's Will


Resources

Giving Glory to God

CGG Weekly by Mike Fuhrer

God has promised to answer our prayers, so we may hold expectations of Him, and He holds expectations of us; the two must work together, because glorifying God is not a one-way relationship. God does not change, so He does not ignore requests for healing, though He now does more than heal bodies: He heals hearts out of alignment …


God's Will

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus' model prayer teaches us to ask, "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven," placing ourselves in submission to God's will whether or not we know what it is. Jesus acknowledges that in many specific matters we cannot know God's will, partly so that we must exercise faith. Abraham models this in Genesis 18. He knew …


When Will God Answer?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Prayer must be in line with God's will, offered in faith, and free of motives that ask amiss, such as pride or pleasure (James 4:3). Jesus' promise that whatever is asked in faith will be received never means forcing oneself to believe; it rests on genuine trust in God and discernment of His will. Faith does not guarantee an …


Our Part in God's Will

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

While it is good to acknowledge God's will in our prayers and know that His decisions will stand, we must also remember that God's mind can be changed.


Unanswered Prayer

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Even though we often must wait for a response, God listens closely to our prayers from the heart and is looking out for our best interests.


Prayer Makes a Difference

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Prayer, according to God's will, is a vital element in our spiritual lives, holding immense power to influence not only our personal relationship with Him but also the world around us. As members of God's church, we are called to pray intelligently and thoughtfully, ensuring our prayers align with His ultimate plan. We must pray …


The Sovereignty of God: Part Eight

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Prayer according to God's will grants those He has called direct access to His presence, enabling them to receive the strength, attitude, and perspective needed to remain steadfast amid the constant peril of spiritual deviation. This access does not exist so that believers might dictate outcomes or alter His sovereign purposes, …


Reasoning With God

'Ready Answer' by Martin G. Collins

God urges us to reason with Him, as seen in His invitation, "Come now, and let us reason together" (Isaiah 1:18). Reasoning with Him involves presenting reasons for our requests, not arguing or seeking to change His laws. However, our petitions must align with His will, for if we ask according to His will, He hears us favorably …



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