Hebrews 5:7-9

During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.

James 1:6

But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

From Background Notes [BN] for January 28^th/29^th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

Does this mean that a person will receive anything he asks for if he simply believes?

Psalm 66:18-20

If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!

From Background Notes [BN] for January 28^th/29^th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

Hindrances to prayer take the form of “sin in my heart,” the psalmist says: “The Lord would not have listened.”

 

John 10:27

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

From Background Notes [BN] for January 28^th/29^th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

“Listening” in the biblical sense commonly involves a willingness to obey and not only to pay attention.

Psalm 36:7-9

How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

What choice have you made?  

Psalm 35:26-28

May all who gloat over my distress be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and disgrace. May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant.” My tongue will proclaim your righteousness, your praises all day long.

How’s your prayer life?  Are you aware you can bring anything/everything to the LORD?

1 Samuel 1:9-11

Once when they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up.  Now Eli the priest was sitting on his chair by the doorpost of the LORD’s house.  In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the LORD, weeping bitterly.  And she made a vow, saying, “LORD Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.”

From Background Notes [BN] for January 21^st/22^nd written by Pastor Bob Brown:

Hannah stands in the presence of the Lord, symbolized by the sacred tabernacle and its High Priest.