How do we know our prayers will be answered?

The assurance of answered prayer lies in the command to ask in the name of Jesus (John 16:23). This means we are to approach God based on the authority and righteousness of Christ rather than our own merits. When we ask according to His will and in His name, we align ourselves with His purposes, which guarantees that He will answer. The Scripture is replete with examples of God's faithfulness to those who seek Him, reinforcing our confidence that He hears and responds to the cries of His people.