HOW YOU CAN DRAW CLOSE TO GOD

PERSEVERE IN PRAYER

Though you are gaining knowledge abut God, you may feel that your prayers sometimes go unanswered. This could be the case because it may not be God's time to answer a specific prayer.  (Ecclesiastes 3:1-9)  Jehovah may allow a  situation to continue for awhile, but he does answer prayers and knows the best time to do so. -2 Corinthians 12:7-9. 

Our persistence in prayer reveals our heartfelt interest in what we are saying to God.  (Luke 18:1-8)  For example, we may ask Jehovah to help us overcome a certain weakness.  By persevering in prayer and acting in harmony with our petitions, we show our sincerity.  We should be specific and honest in our petitions. It is especially important to pray intensely when we are experiencing a temptation.  (Matthew 6:13) As we continue to pray while trying to control our sinful urges, we will see how Jehovah helps us.   This will build up our faith  and strengthen our relationship with him. -1 Corinthians 10:13; Philippians 4:13. 

By cultivating a prayerful attitude in rendering sacred service to Jehovah God, we will come to realize that we do not serve him in our own strength.  It is Jehovah who gets things done. (1 Corinthians 4:7)  Yes, we have sound reasons to persevere in prayer. Our earnest prayers and precious knowledge of how to draw close to our loving heavenly Father will make our life truly happy.  

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From the book: KNOWLEDGE That Leads to Everlasting Life