We know this.

John 9:31
It says…
"We know this:
'God does not listen to sinners, but he listens to the one who honors him and does his will.'"
🤔
…Here… there is a hint… about how prayer can be effective.
God… does not listen to the prayers of sinners…
But He answers the prayers of the righteous❗️.
…What is a righteous person…🤔❓️
When you realize your mistakes in words, actions, and thoughts…
You repent to God and return to Him❗️.
…What is a bad person…🤔❓️
Someone who does bad things but does not repent.
…If you don't believe in Jesus Christ, and you're happy to do anything for money (gold)... He is a sinner.
... Psalm 4:3.
... "Know that the Lord has special treatment for his saints. When I call (pray), he hears me."
... What encouraging words! 😃
... As I mentioned in yesterday's message, Christians should look up (to God) and pray to the Lord 🛐.
Looking down will not yield answers.
You will only hear human voices.
... Stop turning to your own heart and saying, "I'll think about it myself 😥."
Only the voice of your ego resonates in your heart 😱.
... When you call upon His name, the Lord listens to your prayer 👂️ and treats your prayer specially❗️.
... When you pray... the Lord hears you.
Hallelujah (^-^)/

Shalom 😄

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.