How Can I Recognize Answers to My Prayers?
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Personal Response by Nathan
Answers to prayers come in many different ways. A good way to answer this question may be to explain some of the generic ways prayers are answered.
There is a method of seeking revelation (communication from God to man) that allows prayers to be answered. Seeking revelation correctly begins through effort on our part. A simple prayer is often not enough. Important steps to consider are fasting, pondering, and building faith to accept an answer. As we fulfill these steps, God will see our efforts and bless us accordingly. Often the best method of seeking revelation or answers to prayers is to make a tentative decision after our fasting, pondering, and faith building. Once we feel we have a good preliminary decision, we take the decision to the Lord and ask for His confirmation. (more…)