How do you pray when you really want something?

Say to God, “Lord, I really want to start a new job this month, but I know that you might have something more in store for me during this time. I pray that you would show me your plans, even if it isn’t exactly what I want.”

What does God say about asking for things?

7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye. shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh. findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

How can I beg God for forgiveness?

Ask God to forgive you for what you’ve done. Just as you would with other people, after saying you are sorry you must ask to be forgiven. There is no special prayer you have to pray to earn forgiveness from God. All you have to do is ask him to forgive you, through Jesus Christ, and believe that he will forgive you.

Why should I pray persistently?

Here are four reasons. Persistent prayer focuses your attention. When you pray a prayer request over and over, it’s not to remind God. He doesn’t need to be reminded! It’s to remind yourself that God is the source of your answer and all your needs.

Why am I scared to pray?

Maybe you’re scared to pray because you fear God’s answer may not be what you are hoping for. Maybe your prayer life has become monotonous and feels more like a chore than a blessing. Despite its many benefits, prayer is a spiritual discipline that we sometimes just want to quit doing.

What if every prayer you ever prayed was answered instantly?

If every prayer you ever prayed were instantly answered, two things would happen. First, prayer would actually begin to hurt you because sometimes we pray for things that are not God’s will, or we make mistakes because we see with a limited perspective.

Why do we pray when God doesn’t answer our requests?

As we make our requests to God there is usually time between our petition and God actually answering. We still need to pray during this time because prayer goes far beyond making requests to God. It’s about connecting with Him and aligning our will to His.