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In the Christian faith, the concept of prayer is central to the believer's relationship with God. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that illustrate how prayers are answered, particularly for those who set their love upon God. This entry explores the biblical basis for the belief that God responds to the prayers of those who love Him, drawing from various scriptural passages.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible emphasizes that a loving relationship with God is a key factor in receiving answers to prayer. In Psalm 91:14-15 , it is written: "Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him." This passage highlights the promise of divine response and protection for those who love God and call upon His name.

Love and Obedience

The connection between love for God and obedience to His commandments is a recurring theme in Scripture. In John 14:21 , Jesus states, "Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him." This verse underscores the idea that love for God is demonstrated through obedience, which in turn leads to a deeper relationship with Him and a greater likelihood of answered prayers.

Examples from Scripture

1. Daniel: The prophet Daniel is a prime example of someone whose prayers were answered because of his love and devotion to God. In Daniel 6:10, despite the decree against praying to anyone but the king, Daniel continued to pray to God three times a day. His unwavering love and faithfulness resulted in God delivering him from the lions' den (Daniel 6:22).

2. David: King David, known as a man after God's own heart, frequently experienced answered prayers. In Psalm 18:1-3 , David declares his love for the Lord and recounts how God delivered him from his enemies: "I love You, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called upon the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies."

3. Hannah: In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah's deep love for God and her earnest prayer for a child were met with a favorable response. Her heartfelt petition and vow to dedicate her son to the Lord resulted in the birth of Samuel, a significant figure in Israel's history.

The Role of Faith

Faith is an integral component of prayer, closely linked with love for God. Hebrews 11:6 states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." This passage suggests that faith, coupled with love, is essential for receiving answers to prayer.

Conclusion

The Bible consistently teaches that those who set their love upon God can expect their prayers to be answered. This principle is demonstrated through the lives of biblical figures and is supported by scriptural promises. By loving God, obeying His commandments, and maintaining faith, believers can experience the fulfillment of their prayers as part of their relationship with the divine.

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Psalm 91:14,15
Because he has set his love on me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he has known my name.
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God Seeks Intercessors
... that those who in it have received from heaven ... the believers of their congregation
into those who can ... to prove how actually and abundantly He answers prayer. ...
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A Sheaf of Prayer Arrows
... long as we have not consciously received the blessing ... urged, or the conditions on
which prayer is answered ... that he, touched by the divine love, answers that love ...
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Prayer and Obedience
... is renewed by the Holy Spirit, has received a new ... John gives the reason for answered
prayer in the passage ... set forth as the reason why He answers prayer, it is ...
/.../bounds/the necessity of prayer/ix prayer and obedience.htm

The Secret of Effectual Prayer
... All the mysteries and difficulties connected with answers to prayer will ... He does
indeed answer prayer. ... when ye pray, believe that ye have received," now as you ...
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Letter v. Prayer and Fasting.
... up so many prayers without receiving answers?" The apostle ... of those persons whose
prayers have received the seal ... to live in the exercise of prevailing prayer. ...
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Discerning Prayer.
... of a child who has just received a kindness ... truly converted man knows from this
experience that God answers prayer. ... of God, is the result secured by prayer. ...
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Prayer and Trouble (Continued)
... But, thanks be to Him, I have received many delightful and helpful answers during
the ... to return to his father's house, with prayer and confession on ...
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Prophecies Fulfilled.
... At that time there was faith that brought answers to prayer,"faith that had ... Carefully
and solemnly those who received the message came up to the time when ...
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Prophecies Fulfilled
... At that time there was faith that brought answers to prayer"faith that ... Carefully
and solemnly those who received the message came up to the time when they ...
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A God-Given Field (1894-1900)
... in the spring of 1899, when eighteen hundred and thirty-five men and several hundred
women were received by us in ... Some of those answers to prayer were of ...
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