Lent 2025 School of Prayer

Day 8: Prayer with Faith

Jesus said: “Therefore I tell you, believe that you have received whatever you ask for in prayer, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24

Prayer is more than just talking to God; it’s also having faith that He will listen and answer. Jesus instructs us that we must pray with faith—that is, without hesitation or doubt, but with the conviction that God can. Praying with faith does not guarantee that we will receive all of our requests, but it does demonstrate our faith in God’s goodness and wisdom, even in the absence of prompt results.

Aligning our hearts with God’s will is the essence of faith in prayer. We give up our wishes when we pray with faith because we trust that God knows what is best for us. We have faith that His plans are bigger than ours, even if they are delayed or denied.

Think about a situation in your life when you might not have as much trust in prayer as you would like to. Do you find it difficult to trust that God is hearing you? Are you scared to make a bold question? Give Him your doubts. You can pray with confidence because you know that God will always answer in a way that is best for you.

Thought: In your faith, what is one thing you must present to God today? When prayers don’t seem to be answered, how can you develop trust?

Fasting & Giving: Fast from worrying about the future. Trust God with one specific concern.