The keys to effective prayer are humility, faith, and perseverance.
In James 4:6, the Bible says, "But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” This tells us that humility is essential for effective prayer. When we come before God in prayer, we should approach him with a humble and contrite heart, acknowledging our need for his help and our dependence on him.
In addition to humility, effective prayer also requires faith. In Matthew 21:22, Jesus says, "And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” This tells us that our prayers will only be effective if we have faith in God and believe that he is able to answer our prayers.
Finally, effective prayer requires perseverance. In Luke 18:1, Jesus says, "And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.” This tells us that we should not give up on praying, even if it seems like our prayers are not being answered. We should continue to pray with persistence and perseverance, trusting that God will hear and answer our prayers in his own time and according to his will.
In summary, the keys to effective prayer are humility, faith, and perseverance. By approaching God with a humble and contrite heart, believing in his power and goodness, and persevering in prayer, we can have confidence that our prayers will be heard and answered by God.
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