And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. – 1 John 5:14-15
Have you ever wondered what it really means to pray according to God’s will? The good news is that this verse is not meant to make us hesitant, but instead to give us confidence when we come before the Lord in prayer.
Praying With Confidence
Sometimes we treat the phrase “according to His will” as a reason to doubt or hold back. We may feel like we need to figure out exactly what God wants before we ask Him for anything, or we may use it as a safety net when we are unsure. But this is not what God intends for His children.
God’s will is always for our good and His glory. We never pray for things that are selfish, sinful, or contrary to His Word. Yet beyond that, we don’t have to map out every detail of His plan before we bring our requests to Him. Instead, we pray in faith, trusting that His response will always align with His perfect will.
God’s Will and Our Prayers
We can rest assured that God always hears the prayers of His people. When Scripture says that He hears us, it also promises that He answers us. The answer may not always look like what we imagined, but it is always what is best for us.
This means we do not have to pray timidly, worrying if we have somehow missed God’s hidden plan. Rather, we approach with confidence, knowing that He receives every request and responds with wisdom far greater than our own.
Living in the Assurance of His Hearing
When we grasp this truth, our prayers take on a new sense of freedom and trust. We can ask boldly, knowing that God’s love and sovereignty guide every answer. We don’t need to hesitate or doubt, because His ear is always turned toward His children.
So let your prayers be filled with confidence today. God hears you, and He is faithful to answer according to His perfect will.