One of the common mistakes we make when we pray is praying out of tradition rather than out of the clear teaching found in God’s Word.  Some people think if we ask God over and over again, He will eventually grant our requests.

Jesus said,

“And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.” (Matthew 6:7)

Rather than do that, let’s do what Jesus taught in Mark 11:24,

“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.”

Believe you receive, and then you shall have what you have asked for. But in order for this spiritual principle to work, we must search the scriptures until we find the will of God. God’s Word is His will.  Pray according to the promises found in God’s Word, believing you have already received, and it shall be given to you – in other words, your requests will be manifested.  Isn’t that exciting, wonderful news? Let’s seek out God’s promises for us, pray according to His Word, and begin to receive His incredible blessings.