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How do we know God answers our prayers?

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Believers can be confident that God answers prayers as He is faithful and hears the cries of His people, as reflected in David's psalms.

The assurance of God's response to prayer is grounded in His nature as a loving and faithful Father. In Psalm 25, David appeals to God for mercy and guidance, showing his confidence that God is attentive to the prayers of the righteous. Scripture reminds us that the Lord's ears are open to the righteous and His face is against those who do evil (1 Peter 3:12). Furthermore, Jesus taught us to pray with expectation, reminding us that if we seek, we will find (Matthew 7:7). While God's answers may not always align with our desires or timing, we can trust that He hears and acts in accordance with His perfect will.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 3:12, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 7:7-11, Romans 8:26, Psalm 80, 2 Corinthians 3:16-17, Luke 11:13, Psalm 86:7, Isaiah 65:24, 2 Chronicles 7:15, Daniel 6, John 14:13-14, Genesis 24:34-46, Psalm 81:10, Psalm 86:5, Romans 8:28

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