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How do we pray according to God's will?

Answered by Gene Cunningham, Basic Training Bible Ministries · from The Basics, Lesson 2–5: The Supply Line—Prayer

Am I praying according to the will of God (John 15:7; 1 John 5:14–15)? To pray according to His will, we have to know His Word. Lack of study will rob us of the ability to pray effectively. Jesus said that whatever we ask in faith, we will receive. But what is "faith"? It is a response to God's Word. We cannot ask for something in faith unless the Word of God declares that what we ask is the will of God. When we know the Word and our will is in line with His will, then our prayer will be powerful prayer.

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Source: The Basics The Basics, Lesson 2-5 — The Supply Line—Prayer (p.112–113) · Read this lesson in the book → · Read this lesson online →

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John 15:7What BTBM teaches from this chapter →Read it on Blue Letter Bible →
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