Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
In the above passage, Jesus assures us that if we abide in Him and allow His Word to dwell richly within us, whatever we desire and ask—provided it aligns with the Will of God—will be done for us. Likewise, when you call upon Him in true faith, He will respond. The Prophet Jeremiah stated:
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)
David also affirmed that the Omnipresent God is close at hand:
“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” (Psalms 145:18)
The Bible tells us in Deuteronomy 4:7 that when we pray in faith, our Omnipresent God, who answers the prayers of His people when they call on Him, will indeed respond. A life devoid of prayer is akin to a body without a heart or a car lacking an engine. Prayer is our vital connection to God and is essential for spiritual growth; living without prayer is a path that leads nowhere. A person without prayer resembles a tree without roots.
“And they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.” (Mark 4:17)
God is everywhere, and He hears us when we call on Him (refer to Psalm 139:7-10). Those who neglect or disregard God’s Word cannot experience His Presence and closeness.
“The Lord is far from the wicked: but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.” (Proverb 15:29)
God knows the hearts of people; He draws near to those with pure hearts who call upon Him in truth (see Psalm 66:18; Psalms 145:19). God delights in fulfilling the desires of all who fear Him. Psalm 37:4 promises that those who seek God wholeheartedly and take pleasure in Him will see their godly and pleasant desires fulfilled.
Every believer yearns for their prayers to be answered. It’s crucial to understand that prayers are not answered simply because you pray; moreover, God does not answer every prayer. For instance, prayers lacking faith, sincerity, or the guidance of the Holy Spirit fall on deaf ears. Anyone who stands as an enemy of God cannot access Him or expect to receive answers to their prayers. To receive answers, you must meet certain conditions and adhere to specific guidelines. I am confident that if you follow these guidelines and embrace these basic keys with faithfulness, you will receive answers to your prayers.
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Before you can experience spiritual growth and be born again, it is essential to recognize that you are a sinner in need of forgiveness and reconciliation with God (Romans 3:23). The penalty for that sin is death (Romans 6:23), and we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God by living in ways that do not please Him.
Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)
With faith in Him, Jesus has promised that He will turn no one away who calls upon Him for salvation:
“For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). Through prayer and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, we can embrace the transformative journey of faith and experience profound spiritual growth.
Psalm 66:18 reads: “If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear.” When you pray to God and expect an answer, your conscience must be clean to nurture your Christian faith (Hebrews 10:22, James 5:16, and Psalm 66:18). Prophet Isaiah declared that it was our iniquities that have separated us from our God; our sins have hidden His Face from us, so that He will not hear. Therefore, before you go to God in prayer, you must repent of your sins to foster your spiritual growth in faith, guided by the Holy Spirit.
“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” (Acts 17:30)
The Bible instructs as follows:
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the Presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19; see also Ezekiel 18:30-32).
Before you can experience spiritual growth and be born again, it is essential to recognize that you are a sinner in need of forgiveness and reconciliation with God (Romans 3:23). The penalty for that sin is death (Romans 6:23), and we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God by living in ways that do not please Him.
Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)
With faith in Him, Jesus has promised that He will turn no one away who calls upon Him for salvation:
“For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). Through prayer and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, we can embrace the transformative journey of faith and experience profound spiritual growth.
Psalm 66:18 reads: “If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear.” When you pray to God and expect an answer, your conscience must be clean to nurture your Christian faith (Hebrews 10:22, James 5:16, and Psalm 66:18). Prophet Isaiah declared that it was our iniquities that have separated us from our God; our sins have hidden His Face from us, so that He will not hear. Therefore, before you go to God in prayer, you must repent of your sins to foster your spiritual growth in faith, guided by the Holy Spirit.
“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” (Acts 17:30)
The Bible instructs as follows:
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the Presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19; see also Ezekiel 18:30-32).
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Before you can experience spiritual growth and be born again, it is essential to recognize that you are a sinner in need of forgiveness and reconciliation with God (Romans 3:23). The penalty for that sin is death (Romans 6:23), and we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God by living in ways that do not please Him.
Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)
With faith in Him, Jesus has promised that He will turn no one away who calls upon Him for salvation:
“For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). Through prayer and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, we can embrace the transformative journey of faith and experience profound spiritual growth.
Psalm 66:18 reads: “If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear.” When you pray to God and expect an answer, your conscience must be clean to nurture your Christian faith (Hebrews 10:22, James 5:16, and Psalm 66:18). Prophet Isaiah declared that it was our iniquities that have separated us from our God; our sins have hidden His Face from us, so that He will not hear. Therefore, before you go to God in prayer, you must repent of your sins to foster your spiritual growth in faith, guided by the Holy Spirit.
“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” (Acts 17:30)
The Bible instructs as follows:
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the Presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19; see also Ezekiel 18:30-32).
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023
Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so, you will be My disciples." (John 15: 7-8) This passage emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith and the role of prayer, guided by the Holy Spirit, in fostering our spiritual growth.
Revd. Sidney Elijah Adenaike Ph.D
September 5, 2023