Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. Luke 11:9 - And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you seek, and ye shall find knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 6:7 - But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Biblically, the power lies in the One who answers the prayer, and He alone reserves the right to change things if He wills. Both statements give undue authority to the one who prays. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. There are two statements I hear people make about prayer that are incorrect: 1) there’s power in prayer, and 2) prayer changes things. Though Scripture sometimes speaks as if he does, this language is figurative. James 1:6 - But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. God does not change his mind in response to our prayers or our actions. James 1:5 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given him. Matthew 6:9-13 - After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Matthew 21:21-22 - Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea it shall be done. (Read More.)ġ John 5:14 - And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:Įphesians 6:18 - Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints ġ Timothy 2:5 - For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus John 14:13-14 - And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Jeremiah 29:11-15 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. John 15:7 - If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.ġ John 3:22 - And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.ġ John 5:14-15 - And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: (Read More.) Does Prayer Change Things Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at We do not know God’s plan down to every last detail, but we do know that He has a plan and that He works through our prayers to bring His plan to pass. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 - Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Mark 11:24 - Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
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