Praying in Faith

Praying in faith is more than asking God for help—it’s trusting that He hears, responds, and rewards those who seek Him. This article explores how persistent, faith-filled prayer brings wisdom, peace, and transformation to every area of life.

When you need guidance in your life, just ask God, your Heavenly Father. James 1:5–8 (NASB) encourages us to pursue His wisdom in a spirit of faith:

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that person ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

God will give you wisdom when you ask. All you need to do is believe!

Hebrews 11:6 tells us that anyone who comes to God must believe that He is God and that He will reward those who diligently seek Him. If you have a need in your life—whether in your family, your finances, or your health—present it to God. Because we can trust the Lord, there’s no need to worry about anything:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6–7 NASB).

Faith-filled prayers are persistent prayers, and the Bible promises that God will reward our persistence. Psalm 55:17 (KJV) says, “Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and He shall hear my voice.” Don’t give up! We are promised, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16 NKJV).

Persistent prayer is an opportunity to express an ever-deepening hunger for God and to develop a confidence that He will hear our cries. Jesus encourages us, “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 the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened” (Matthew 7:7–8).

God loves when you talk with Him. He wants you to share all the concerns on your heart. Tell Him how you feel and what you need. Also be sure to pray for others who need His help … loved ones … friends … coworkers … those in authority over you and over your nation … and even your enemies.

We encourage you not to allow anything to interfere with your devotional times with God. Determine that you will come into His presence to worship Him and to pray. Decide that you want to be transformed into the image of His Son, your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In this way, your life will be blessed as you consistently and persistently choose His ways.

Scriptures to meditate on this month:

Week One
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Mark 11:24

Week Two
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.
Matthew 21:22

Week Three
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
James 1:6

Week Four
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Hebrews 11:6

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