Mark 11:24
“I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” (NLT)
Prayer is really just a word for a conversation with God. I've had some funny conversations with God. He knows everything in my head and heart, but sometimes I tell Him everything anyway. Sometimes I just say, "Lord, You know all this, I won't bore you today." Friend, if you're not chatting to God yet, today's a good day to start. He doesn't mind what you say; like any proud Father, He's just happy that you made the effort to spend time with Him.
Prayer is simple. You ask for what you need and if it's in line with God's rules, He'll see that you get it. He'll choose the best time and the best way; for His glory. I think one of the sweetest things is to be in a group of Christians and see their faces as they talk of answered prayers. Most of these prayers weren't for big things. When God answers prayers for the little things, it's so much sweeter, because it shows He listens and He cares about the little things we need as much as the big things. There was a time I was on my way to a new church and I'd forgotten a pen. I prayed all the way there and a pen was on the ground right outside the church, so I'd have no doubt it was from my Heavenly Father. Yeah, I could’ve borrowed a pen, but I didn’t know anyone at the church and so I talked to God about it. I've never forgotten the kindness of a God who gave me a pen when I needed one and it is a story I share often, because it is so representative of the sweetness of an awesome, mighty, deity who loves me enough to care about all my worries, large and small.
So yeah, pray those prayers and see what God does with them. If you don't get what you prayed for, it's because the timing wasn't right, God has something better for you, or maybe your faith needs a bit more exercising. You receive what you’re believing for, so keep asking and believing. God always listens, never be afraid to ask. You really can talk to God about anything.
PRAYER: Father, thank You for all the prayers You've answered. If there's someone reading this who feels uncomfortable praying, ease them over that bump, so they'll get to experience the joy of many answered prayers - of gifts given by You through Your incomparable love. In Jesus' name, Amen.
