1 John 5:14-15. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
If your life is firmly built on the gospel, nothing will be able to shake you, because you are standing on the unchanging foundation of Christ. When your life is rooted in prayer, you will experience the fullness of joy that the world cannot give or take away. And when your life is centered on evangelism, your life will have eternal significance, shining the glory of the Lord that will never fade.
When you truly experience the power of the Word, the privilege of prayer, and the blessing of evangelism, your words themselves will become instruments of healing. Even in the midst of life’s storms, confusion, and uncertainty, you will begin to discern God’s purpose and direction. What once looked like chaos becomes a platform for God’s guidance to world evangelization.
Today’s Word teaches us not only that we should pray, but how we should pray—learning to discern God’s will in every situation, whether it involves problems, conflicts, or crises. Discovering God’s will does not begin with striving or anxiety. It begins by coming before Him, asking, and resting in His presence. When you seek Him, He will grant peace, clarity, and direction in His perfect timing.
Your heavenly Father is not distant or indifferent. He listens attentively to your prayers and responds according to His will, which is always good, pleasing, and perfect (Romans 12:2). For this reason, knowing how to pray is essential, because the way you pray shapes the way you live. Prayer is not a religious habit; it is the alignment of your life with God’s heart.
Everyone prays in some form. People of religion pray, people without faith pray, and even those who deny God still give their thoughts, fears, and hopes to something greater than themselves. Whatever occupies a person’s thoughts controls their heart and, in that sense, becomes their prayer. The real question is not whether people pray, but to whom their prayers are directed.
Prayer that is based on human standards, fear, or selfish desire cannot be called true prayer. You, however, are not like those who pray without knowing God. You are a beloved child of the Most High. Therefore, stop praying like unbelievers. When you pray, remember who God is and who you are in Him, as Jesus taught us, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10).
Your Father is the Creator who brought everything into existence by the power of His Word. He opens paths where none exist and brings life where all seems barren (Isaiah 43:19). His thoughts and ways are far higher than human understanding (Isaiah 55:8-9). And this same God lives within you through the Holy Spirit, working powerfully whenever you pray in the name of Jesus. He is faithful to fulfill every promise He has spoken in His Word.
Therefore, pray in faith. Ask not merely for what you want, but for what God desires—His kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). This is the prayer of a true child of God. When you lay down selfish motives and ambitions and seek His will above all else, you will discover that your prayers are already being answered, as Jesus said, “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24).
When you struggle to discern God’s will, do not be discouraged. God receives your heart before He reveals His direction. As you surrender your plans and seek His purpose, His will will become clear. Remember the words of Jesus: “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing” (John 6:63). True prayer is spiritual prayer—prayer that depends on the Spirit and is focused on God’s will, not human effort.
So, continually approach the throne of your Father, aligning your mind, soul, and body in prayer throughout the day. There you will receive new grace, mercy, and power—everything you need to stand as Christ’s witness to the ends of the earth.
Prayer. Father, open my eyes to see Your will in every area of my life. Let Your Word reveal Your heart for the world and Your purpose for me. Teach me how to pray according to Your will, so that my life may reflect Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.