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Yes, God Really Is Listening to Your Prayers—Here’s How to Know

Mac Montoya
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7th January 2022
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You are not alone in your doubts—someone is listening to your prayers.

The Lord has been answering prayers for centuries.

However, many people ask themselves the question of whether or not their prayers have actually been answered.

Doubt is a natural part of faith–in order to believe, you need to ask questions and wonder if it’s true.

As believers, we must always be open to taking new information into account that will strengthen our beliefs instead of weakening them.

Luckily there are some great ways to know if God really is listening when you pray!

First, let’s take a look at what the Bible says about prayer.

In James chapter five, it is written: “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

This means that our prayers can make a real difference in the world.

When we pray with faith and sincerity, God hears our prayers and acts on them.

If you feel like your prayers have been going unanswered, here are some good questions to ask yourself:

Did I pray in faith?

Yes, God Really Is Listening to Your Prayers—Here's How to Know

In other words, did I really believe that my prayer would be answered when I prayed it?

Or was there a little doubt in the back of my mind that maybe I was just asking for something that wasn’t meant to be?

Am I praying about the right things?

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in our fears and worries, but what we’re most concerned with is not always what God wants us to pray about.

If you want specific answers from God, ask him specifically!

-Am I spending enough time with God?

If you don’t have a relationship with Him, then how are you supposed to communicate your requests to him?

Spend some quiet time every day getting closer to the Lord through prayer and Bible study.

Does my life reflect that of Jesus’ life?

Yes, God Really Is Listening to Your Prayers—Here's How to Know

When Jesus was on Earth, he always listened to and answered the prayers of his followers.

If you’re not living a life that is pleasing to God, then it’s no wonder your prayers aren’t being answered.

Do I have faith in His plan?

We may not always understand why things happen the way they do, but we need to have faith that everything happens for a reason and that God has a plan for us.

If you’re still not sure if your prayers are being heard, don’t worry!

The Lord is always listening to your prayers no matter how doubtful we may be.

Just keep praying with faith and sincerity, and let the Lord work in your life in whatever way he sees fit.

Remember, doubt is a natural part of faith, and it’s okay to question things sometimes.

But remember that the Bible is full of stories of prayers being answered, so have faith that God will listen to you too!

Check out some of our other posts!

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  • Christian’s Relationship with Alcohol: A Guide

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Mac is a writer who loves everything and anything creative under the sun. From anime to animals, he'll get giddy at the sight of perfect color combinations, goosebump-inducing scenes, and a long list of synonyms.
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