To discover the type of prayers God will answer, we can look at the prophet Elijah. He was a man with a nature like ours, a man of great faith, yet susceptible to fear--much like us.
Summary
In this episode, Val Brown discusses the power of prayer and the conditions under which God answers prayers. She emphasizes the importance of faith and righteousness in approaching God with our requests.
Val shares the story of Elijah and his prayers for rain, highlighting the persistence and obedience required in prayer.
She also explores the role of angels in answered prayer.
Val concludes by encouraging listeners to have open hearts and ears to hear God's still small voice and to respond in obedience.
Takeaways
- Prayer is a powerful tool that allows us to make requests and petitions to God.
- God invites us to come to Him in prayer and have a personal relationship with Him.
- Prayers that God will answer are those prayed in faith and in alignment with His will.
- Persistence and obedience are key in prayer, as demonstrated by Elijah's prayers for rain.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Prayer
04:14 Prayers that God Will Answer
07:04 The Condition of Mankind
08:59 The Role of Faith in Prayer13:16The Righteousness of God
14:44 Persistence in Prayer
23:04 The Story of Elijah
30:00 Elijah's Prayer for Rain
41:40 Elijah's Victory on Mount Carmel
45:00 Elijah's Flight and Encounter with God
54:11 Conclusion and Encouragement
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