Prayer of the Whole Heart

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Prayer of the whole heart. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29, 12-13.

There are many promises and instances of answered prayer in the Bible. Unfortunately, many of us really don't seem to believe them and therefore don't experience the answers to our prayers. Half-hearted praying may sometimes secure partial answers, but God exhorts us to pray wholeheartedly. the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. The principle is timeless and is stressed often in the word, Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not.

God's resources are unlimited, but our motives must be pure, and our prayers must be from the heart. Let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. Ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. In addition to right motives and genuine faith, there must be deep sincerity as we pray from the heart. Men ought always to pray and not to faint, said Jesus, who himself found it necessary to pray long and earnestly.

Rising up a great while before day, he departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. The early church followed his teaching and example and saw his blessing. these all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. and they continued steadfastly in prayers. we will give ourselves continually to prayer.

Consequently, the word of God increased and the number of disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly. God is honored when we search for Him and pray to Him with all our hearts. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate.

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