WHY IS ‘ABIDING IN CHRIST' THE CONDITION TO THE PROMISE OF ANSWERED PRAYER?

Do you believe God actually answers your prayers? How often? Jesus promised that we can receive answered prayer, but what are the conditions to answered prayer? What prayers does God choose to answer? In this article, we will look at one condition that Jesus put upon receiving answered prayer.

5 GIFTS OF THANKFULNESS

Mere religion is not attractive to God. Religion doesn't satisfy anyone who has tasted the goodness of the Lord. God's intention has always been to relate to us personally. Recently, I have noticed that thankfulness seems to be one of the simplest yet important factors of entering into his presence.

In the Psalms, David continually calls us to "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his steadfast love endures forever" (Psalm 107:1). This frequent call to thankfulness gives an insight to David's heart. No wonder God cherished his heart the way he did.

3 THINGS BROTHER LAWRENCE CAN TEACH US ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Is your awareness of God growing? God is perfectly capable to relate to us at all times. He is not distracted by his vast activities in this world—I mean, the universe. Unlike God, we are distracted from relating to him by everything. In this digital world we distracted continually. Every notification that sounds off on our cell phone equals yet one more opportunity to remain connected to digital realities. And yet we struggle for joy.  It is time to look back to Brother Lawrence for some lessons on life.