We know prayer is effective because God promises to hear and answer the prayers of His people (Matthew 7:7-8).
The effectiveness of prayer lies in the character of God who hears and responds to His people. Jesus assures us in Matthew 7:7-8 that when we ask, seek, and knock, we will receive, find, and have doors opened to us. This demonstrates God’s willingness to answer our prayers. Furthermore, Hebrews 4:16 encourages believers to approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that we will receive mercy and grace. The promise that God answers those who cry out to Him, as seen in Isaiah 45:11 and Luke 18:7, reinforces the truth that prayer is a powerful means through which God's will is accomplished and His people are sustained.
Scripture References:
Matthew 7:7-8, Hebrews 4:16, Isaiah 45:11, Luke 18:7
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