Key Insights
- π€ Doubt can hinder the answers to our prayers, but God is willing to generously give wisdom to those who ask without reproach or fault-finding.
- π God doesn’t find fault with us and is always willing to help, even when we haven’t done everything perfectly.
- π Praying with wavering, hesitating, and doubting faith will not lead to receiving what is asked for from the Lord.
- π Doubt is inevitable when praying for something, but it’s important to rely on the word of God and the mind of the Spirit to overcome it.
- π “Mark 11:23 and 24 says truly I tell you whoever says to this mountain be lifted up and thrown into the sea and does not doubt at all in his heart, but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him.”
- π We often doubt that God will answer our prayers for ourselves, but have no doubt that He can answer prayers for others.
- π Our imperfection has nothing to do with God’s ability and willingness to answer our prayers.
- πͺ Jesus, who was tempted in every way like us but without sinning, provides us with the reward and help we need, even when we feel undeserving.
Summary
The key idea of the video is that doubt hinders answered prayers, but God is always willing to help us and we should approach Him with faith and confidence.
- π Doubt hinders answered prayers, but God generously gives wisdom without reproach or fault-finding.
- π God is always willing to help us, even when we haven’t done everything perfectly, just like a parent who helps their child in need regardless of their imperfections.
- π Ask for things in faith without wavering, as doubt can steal our faith and make us uncertain and unreliable in receiving what we ask for from the Lord.
- π When praying for something and facing doubt or negative circumstances, it is important to focus on what the word of God says and continue to speak positively.
- π Speak with confidence and belief, expecting good things to happen, and trust that your prayers will be answered.
- π We need to believe in the unseen realm and trust that God is already working in our behalf, just like little kids have invisible friends.
- π When doubt comes, confess what you believe and not the lies the devil tells you; it’s easier to believe in God’s miracles for others than for ourselves due to our own mistakes, but God is merciful.
- π Our imperfections do not hinder God’s ability to answer our prayers, but we must repent of hidden sin and confidently approach God’s throne for mercy and grace through Jesus.