Results 1 - 4 of 4
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Anything asked will be given | 1 John 5:14 | Ian at Arras | 202330 | ||
19"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. Matthew 18 I am preaching on prayer in a few weaks. There was a question on the forum about why does God not answer prayer. This did not seem to have a response. Colin Urquart takes this as a given in "Anything you ask". Solid Christians have experiences of unanswered prayer particularly about health issues. Could I have some views please. I accept the bible as truth but am struggling as in the meeting there are a number of people with unanswered prayer. Thanks Ian at Arras |
||||||
2 | Anything asked will be given | 1 John 5:14 | azurelaw | 202331 | ||
Dear Ian, Welcome to the forum. "Many people view an “answered prayer” as God granting a prayer request that is offered to Him. If a prayer request is not granted, it is often understood as an unanswered prayer. However, this an incorrect understanding of prayer. God answers every prayer that is lifted to Him. What we have to remember is that sometimes God answers "no" or "wait." God only promises to grant our prayers when we ask according to His will. 1 John 5:14-15 tells us, “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him.” What does it mean to pray according to God’s will? Praying according to God’s will is praying for things that honor and glorify God and/or praying for things the Bible clearly reveals it is God’s will for us to have. If we pray for something that is not honoring to God or not God’s will for our lives, God will not give what we ask for. How can we know what God’s will is? God promises to give us wisdom when we ask for it. James 1:5 proclaims, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” Familiarize yourself with what the Bible says about God’s will for your life. The better we understand God’s Word, the better we will know what to pray for. The better we know what to pray for, the more effective our prayer lives will be." - David Jeremiah To read more questions on prayer, you may go to : http://www.gotquestions.org Shalom Azure |
||||||
3 | Anything asked will be given | 1 John 5:14 | Ian at Arras | 202339 | ||
Thanks for your helpful response. I have replied to another member. There are many Christians of wisdom, faith and a close Christian walk with God who have unanswered prayer and further on in the James passage you quote there is a promise without caviats. Colin Uquart does say that unanswered prayer is a lack of faith. My initial verse states unambiguously "anything you ask". I have always answered this in the same way as you have but to unbelievers and Christians alike the Bible is non negotiable and we cannot add our own interpretations. I agree with your comments but I struggle to find our interpretation in scripture as many requests are made by people who know God's will, know the Bible and are people of faith. I am praying for the right answers!!! Every blessing Ian |
||||||
4 | Anything asked will be given | 1 John 5:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202348 | ||
Ian, You said "My initial verse states unambiguously "anything you ask". and "Colin Uquart does say that unanswered prayer is a lack of faith." You go on to say "I struggle to find our interpretation in scripture as many requests are made by people who know God's will, know the Bible and are people of faith." Are you and Colin Urquhart doing like so many do with the scriptures? That is, fail to consider the whole counsel of God's word? This question is not meant to offend but rather stir you to think and dig back into His word! Consider the verse you are referring to (Matthew 18:19). Given the very next verse (v20) how is it we should then understand "anything you ask"? We can gather all we want but the key is, "...gathered in my name..." (v20). The requirement is consistent throughout scripture! It must be the will of God not our own desires! Steve |
||||||