Effective Prayers
John 15:7
The Upward Look
by Max D. Hutto,
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 NASB
Abiding in Christ and living in the Word is essential for the disciple to pray effectively in faith. Syncing one’s actions, attitudes, thoughts, desires, and wishes in line with Christ and His Word will direct and conform one’s prayer requests. These requests will not be one’s own selfish wishes but will be what Christ’s desires and wills. These prayers will be effective and the wishes accomplished, bringing glory to God. Effective prayers are thus contingent on the disciple consistently abiding in Christ and His Word.
Lord Jesus, so fill my life with Your abiding presence and Your Word, the Bible, that my prayers, my desires and wishes, be conformed to Yours.
December 12, 2025 - © Copyright 2025, Max D. Hutto.
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