Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
While believers are encouraged to pray persistently until they receive an answer (Luke 18:1-8), it is not the quantity of prayers that causes God to hear, but the quality of the life behind them (Matt. 6:5-8). A godly, sincere heart is what moves the heart of God.
Twelve Things God Promises to Do for Those Who Pray: Be gracious to them (Ps. 145:8). Show them compassion. Be slow to anger toward them. Extend great mercy. Be good to them (Ps. 145:9). Uphold them when they fall or are discouraged (Ps. 145:14). Provide for their needs (Ps. 145:15-16). Satisfy their desires (Ps. 145:16, 19). Remain near to them (Ps. 145:18; Jas. 4:8). Hear and respond to their prayers (Ps. 145:19). Save them. Preserve them (Ps. 145:20).
Four prayer duties of every Christian: Supplications – earnest requests (Eph. 6:18). Prayers – general communication with God (1Tim. 2:1; 5:5). Intercessions – praying for others (1Tim. 2:1; Rom. 8:26-27, 34; Heb. 7:25; Isa. 53:12). Giving of thanks – gratitude in all things (1Tim. 2:1).
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