Assured Of His Answer

".. their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even to heaven."
2 Chronicles 30: 27

Even when our life seems to fade away and exhaust (Jonah 2:7), we still have a hope that our petition will reach God's presence and bring forth His favor. How much more will our prayers be heard, when we call on Him from His holy temple, i.e. when we preserve His holy presence within us, for we are the temple of God.

Pray To Hear The Answer Even Before It Comes

"..there is the sound of the roar of a heavy shower."
1 Kings 18:41

Our prayers should be whole-hearted, with all expectations, so that we can hear the sound of the blessings we need with our ears of faith even before it is rendered. The Lord is waiting to shower down His abundant rain to refresh and confirm us as His own inheritance (Ps.68:9). Let us not stop praying at the sound of the rustling but continue to pray fervently with humility until there is a down pour of the heavy showers (vs.42, 45).

Be Sure Of An Answer

"Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice."
Psalm 55:17

God will certainly answer our prayers when our prayer is routine and frequent. Let us pour out the deepest feelings of our heart to Him and be at peace. Let us first figure out that there is no other way to receive our blessing rather than from God. Then our shameless persistence in prayer will bring down His sure favor (Luke 11:8).

God's Answer Is Terrible

"You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all.."
Psalm 65:5

God hears our prayers and answers in ways that inspire awe in our hearts. His favor is manifested in ways that terrify us and the display of His righteousness will cause fear. But all that seem terrible will turn out to be a blessing to us. Whatever He grants us in His love will do no harm to us. Let Him alone be our HOPE.