Becoming Bold with Our Faith

And this is the boldness we have in him, 

that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

1 John 5:14

We should not be hesitant in our prayers; we should be bold. When we ask according to God’s will and with a faithful hope, God will hear and respond. In our very asking, we are recognizing the sovereign nature of God. We have decided in our souls that God is the provider of all that is good and needed. In turn, when our prayers are formulated with thanksgiving and praise, our petitions will be heard. As God responds, we in turn will observe the response in the same faithful manner in which we prayed. We will be sure the response is from God and according to God’s desire. The response will be recognizable, and it will be breathtakingly clear that God is with us. 

Points of Reflection

·     What specific events can you recall that you knew were a direct response from God? 

·     What do you silently ask from God, and how do you ask?

·     What is the boldest request in prayer you have made?