How do we know our prayers are effective?

We can have confidence that our prayers are effective when we approach God through Jesus Christ, who is our advocate and the only Righteous One. In John 8:29, Jesus states that He always does what pleases the Father, and since our acceptance comes through Him, we can be assured that our prayers will be heard. This emphasizes the need to pray in faith, relying on Christ’s righteousness rather than our own, as we ask for wisdom, guidance, or any needs in our lives. The knowledge that Christ intercedes for us solidifies our hope in the efficacy of our prayers, as seen in His promise that the Father hears Him always (John 11:41-42).