Day 31 - Prayer and the Process

Name: Bemigrace Pascual (student)

Scripture:

“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:4)

Reflections:

“How do I know God is going to say yes to my prayers?”

This is a common question many people have as they seek a confident prayer life. However, it’s important to recognize that prayer is not just about the answer; it’s about glorifying God in the process of waiting for the answer. It is our responsibility to check our motives and believe God hears us.

God does not want merely to answer our prayers; He wants to spend time with us to prepare us for the answer that will come. Many times we want to skip over the process involved in engaging God in prayer as we wait for our answer. I know I do at times. But it is this very process that works maturity in us and prepares us for the answers our prayers bring.

R.A. Torrey said it best: “The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . . Anticipate your battles; fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have victory.”

Prayer for the Day:

Lord, I thank you for this process that you are working in me. I trust you and the answer that you have for me. Give me the strength to persevere and the faith to see. Amen.