Just like the right key opens the door, there are scriptural truths that can act as keys to prayer. For the next few days, let’s look at them.

Faith. ‘Without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and that he rewards everyone who searches for him’ (v.6 CEV). God doesn’t necessarily respond to what we think are our needs. If we look around, we’ll see that everyone has some kind of unmet need. So what does God respond to? Our faith! But Satan will try to fill our minds with doubts. And when he does, we need to examine our hearts. You can believe God’s Word in your heart even when your mind questions it. So let’s stand on what’s in our hearts instead of what’s in our heads.

Sometimes doubt begins with distraction. When we’re distracted from God’s promises, we can start to doubt. And as we focus more and more on our problems, our faith begins to waver. When that happens, we need to refocus like a laser on God’s promises, and give nothing more than a glance at our problems. That doesn’t mean we should deny them, just that we don’t give them more attention than they need.

The Bible says: ‘When you ask for something, you must have faith and not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like an ocean wave tossed around in a storm. If you are that kind of person, you can’t make up your mind, and you surely can’t be trusted. So don’t expect the Lord to give you anything at all’ (James 1:6-8 CEV). If we stay anchored to God’s Word, we won’t be as likely to drift all over the place when things begin to change in our lives.

What Now?

Pray for clear, laser-sharp focus on God, and a heart that trusts God even when your head isn't in that same place.