Do My Requests Show Respect for Jehovah? -

A third question would be, 'Should I be praying for something else?' Although it is good to be specific in prayer, we may be able to discern what Jehovah's will is for us by making our requests broader. Consider the example of the single sister who has been praying about attending the School for Kingdom Evangelizers. She wants to attend the school so that she can serve where the need is greater. So, while continuing to pray to be invited to school, she also asks Jehovah to help identify other opportunities to expand her ministry. (Acts 16:9, 10) Then she could act in harmony with that prayer by asking her circuit overseer if a nearby congregation has a need for more pioneers. Or she could write to a branch office to ask where there is a need for more Kingdom publishers.

As we have learned, we can be convinced that Jehovah will answer our prayers in a loving and just way. (Psalm 4:3; Isaiah 30:18) Sometimes we may not get the response we expect, But Jehovah will not ignore our prayers. He loves us very much. And he will never abandon us. (Psalm 9:10) So continue to "trust him at all times," pouring out our heart to him in prayer. - PSALM 62:8. 

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