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- Because when God makes and carries out his plans, he plans for us to pray — to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). The Son of God himself later teaches us that we “ought always to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1).
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When we offer desires, thoughts, and feelings to God in submission, we are openly acknowledging our character and where we stand with God. He can then move us through the specific steps we need to take to accomplish His plan.
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In the Greek language, there are four “If” conditions. The “If” condition in James 4:15 is a third class Greek “If” condition. A third class “If” condition in the Greek language refers to a situation of probability. That is, James 4:15 says that it may be probable or not probable that God will allow us to do something. The verse does not say that G...
Sometimes God changes our plans by using our life circumstances. Other times He internally motivates us to change by the Holy Spirit. An example of God using circumstances to influence and guide a couple occurred when a husband and wife had a water leak in their house. They called a plumber to correct the problem. In the process of repairing the in...
While many other examples exist of God changing our plans, it is important to read James 4:2 and realize that God has not planned everything in our lives. Notice in this verse the Holy Spirit tells us that we “do not have because we do not ask.” This means that there are some things we do not have because we have failed to ask. That is, God has not...
Mar 28, 2023 · If God has a plan, why should we pray? Do our prayers really make a difference if He already knows how things are going to turn out? Christian friends have often assured me that God is working out His plan for me and my children.
May 1, 2017 · Why should we pray if God has fixed the future? If God has predetermined every event, how do we reconcile that fact with the power of prayer to actually change things (James 5:16)? The answer is found in a right understanding of God’s providential determination.
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In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul writes that it’s God’s will that we should pray without ceasing. Still, instead of praying 24/7, he means we should have a lifestyle, heart, and attitude...
Apr 22, 2020 · The question assumes that prayer is one-dimensional and is defined simply as supplication or intercession. On the contrary, prayer is multidimensional. God's sovereignty casts no shadow over the prayer of adoration. God’s foreknowledge or determinate counsel does not negate the prayer of praise.
Jun 19, 2020 · God loves us and does not want us to be anxious about anything, but faithfully pray about everything with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6). The Bible also says to persist in prayer and to pray about everything. God does not always answer the way we think He should, or when we think He should.
