There is an article in today's Chicago Tribune about a Illinois poll on belief in God and prayer. In the state of Illinois only 27% believe that God's Word is true and while the majority of people in claim to pray, a minority of people claim that their prayers are answered.
My first thoughts turned to Romans 10:14 where it says "How can they call on the one they have not believed in?" There is no promise in God's Word that he will hear and answer the prayer of someone who does not believe in him. This poll does not surprise me in the least. Answered prayer is a gift and a promise for believers alone. Without faith prayer is nothing more than talking to yourself and a great waste of time.
As believers we have access to God's throne of grace. God will hear and answer our every prayer. Out of love for those who do not have a relationship with God it is important we pray for those who cannot pray for themselves.
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you need to blog more
too little stuff
and not often enough
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