How do we know that prayer is effective in revealing God's will?
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Prayer is effective because God promises to reveal His will and secrets through it, as illustrated in Daniel's story.
In the narrative of Daniel 2, we see a clear example of how prayer plays a crucial role in discovering God's will. When faced with the death warrant issued by King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel and his friends turned to prayer for revelation. This reliance on prayer is not merely a ritual but a divine command, with God inviting His people to seek Him actively. As Daniel prayed, the Lord revealed both the dream and its interpretation, demonstrating that God listens and responds to the prayers of His faithful. This aligns with the principle that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, leading them to profound insights and clarity about God's plans.
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