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What does the Bible say about confidence in prayer?

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The Bible teaches that our confidence in prayer comes from knowing that God hears the righteous, particularly in Christ.

The scriptures affirm that believers can have great confidence in prayer because God listens to the cries of the righteous. In Psalm 34:15, it says, 'The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.' This highlights that our assurance doesn't rely on our own worthiness but on the righteousness of Christ that we possess as believers. David exemplifies this confidence in Psalm 17, expressing certainty that God will attend to his prayers. Additionally, our prayers should stem from an understanding that they are based on Christ’s righteousness and our justified state before God, rather than on our merit.
Scripture References: Psalm 34:15, Psalm 17:1-8, 1 John 5:14-15, Hebrews 4:16, James 1:6, Ephesians 3:12, 1 John 5:13-15, James 1:5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 8:26-27

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Don Bell · Jul 5, 2017
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