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Ask God: Knowing God's Purpose for your life comes through prayer and prayer builds faith. With faith in God, you can do all things.

Good Evening Reader,

God desires that we depend on Him. Your dependence allows God to guide you into all good. Your dependence glories God. Prayer shows our faith in Him. Our faith grows and our confidence in prayer grows as we spend time with God.

May God bless you and keep you in His love.

All Glory to God.

Elvin

Prayer Builds Your Relationship with God.

Prayer Develops Faith, which Leads to Dependence on God

Seeking God's Purpose Through Faith and Prayer

Knowing God's purpose for our lives begins with faith, prayer, and listening to the Holy Spirit. As believers, we are not left to wander aimlessly—God desires to lead us daily into His perfect will.

Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that faith pleases God and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. Through prayer, we come into the presence of God, and by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we gain clarity and direction for our lives. This journey is not about having all the answers at once, but about trusting God one step at a time as He reveals His purpose in our lives.

Faith Leads to Dependence on God

Yes, faith leads to dependence on God. True biblical faith is not just believing that God exists, but trusting in His character, His promises, and His power. It's leaning not on our own understanding, but submitting our ways to Him (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Faith draws us into deeper dependence because it recognizes that we are not self-sufficient—we need God for wisdom, strength, provision, and purpose.

A clear example of faith leading to dependence is Abraham. In Genesis 12, God called Abraham to leave his country, his people and go to a land God would show him. Abraham obeyed, "not knowing where he was going" (Hebrews 11:8).

That obedience was rooted in faith. Abraham didn't have a roadmap; he had a relationship with God. Each step required him to trust God daily for direction, provision, and protection. His faith made him dependent on God.

Jesus Himself taught about this kind of reliance when He said, "I am the vine, you are the branches… apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). Faith connects us to Christ, like a branch to a vine. It is not just belief, but living in the presence of God. When we live by faith, we stop relying on our own strength or wisdom and start trusting God in every area of life—our families, work, finances, and future.

Even in times of weakness or uncertainty, faith draws us closer to God. Paul said, "When I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:10), because in his weakness, he learned to depend on God's grace and strength.

Faith doesn't make life easier, but it makes it possible to live fully in God's care. Dependence on Him becomes our greatest strength, not our weakness, as we walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).

The Link Between Faith, Prayer, and Spiritual Growth

Hebrews 11:6 said, "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

This powerful verse connects faith, belief, prayer, and spiritual growth. It tells us that approaching God—especially in prayer—requires two essential convictions: that God exists and that He responds to those who earnestly seek Him. Prayer is one of the primary ways we seek God, and Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that God hears and rewards those who come to Him in faith.

Faith-filled prayer is not merely asking for things; it is coming to God with confidence in His goodness and trustworthiness. James 1:6 echoes this when it said, "But let him ask in faith, with no doubting…" Faith anchors our prayers in the certainty of God's character, not in our circumstances. As we pray and see God answer, our faith deepens.

An example of Hebrews 11:6 in action is found in the life of Hannah (1 Samuel 1). Childless and heartbroken, she went to the temple and poured out her soul before the Lord. She believed God heard her, and she left in peace even before seeing the answer. “So the woman (Hannah) went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad” (1 Samuel 1:18).

God rewarded her faith and diligence—He gave her a son, Samuel. Hannah's example shows how earnest, faith-driven prayer moves the heart of God.

This verse teaches us that prayer isn't just about receiving, but about growing—growing in trust, in closeness to God, and in spiritual maturity. The reward isn't always material; often it's the profound peace, joy, and strength that come from seeking God's presence. As Jeremiah 29:13 affirmed, "You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart."

Prayer and the Holy Spirit: Discovering Life's Purpose

When believers pray and listen to the Holy Spirit, they open their hearts to God's direction and discover His purpose for their lives. Faith is the key that unlocks this relationship.

Proverbs 3:5-6 said, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." As we put our faith in God and submit to Him in prayer, He leads us step by step—both in life's purpose and in our daily service.

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in this guidance. Jesus promised, "When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth" (John 16:13). The Spirit doesn't shout; He speaks quietly to the heart, often during times of prayer, Scripture reading, or reflection. He gives clarity and peace that confirm we are walking in the path God desires us to follow.

An example of this is seen in Acts 13:2, where the believers in Antioch were worshiping and fasting. The Holy Spirit then spoke, saying, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Because these men were seeking God in prayer, they were able to hear the Spirit's direction and obey God's purpose for their lives.

Likewise, when we seek God each day, He reveals not just our calling, but our daily assignments—whom to encourage, where to serve, when to speak, or when to simply be still. Ephesians 2:10 reminded us, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."

God leads those who trust Him. As we pray and listen with faith, He faithfully shows us the way, one step at a time.

Conclusion: Trusting God One Step at a Time

In conclusion, faith, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit are essential for discovering and living out God's purpose, both for our lives and in our daily walk. Hebrews 11:6 teaches us that faith pleases God and leads us to seek Him earnestly, trusting that He rewards those who do.

Prayer becomes the avenue through which we communicate with God, express our dependence on Him, and open our hearts to His leading. As we pray in faith, we not only ask but also listen, waiting for the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit to guide us.

God does not leave His children without direction. Proverbs 3:5-6 promises that when we trust in the Lord and submit to Him, He will make our paths straight. The Holy Spirit, our Helper, confirms God's will, convicts us of truth, and empowers us to carry out the works God prepared for us (Ephesians 2:10).

The lives of faithful believers, such as Abraham, Hannah, and the early church in Acts, demonstrate that those who seek God through prayer and listen to His Spirit receive divine guidance, strength, and purpose. Their stories remind us that God leads those who trust Him, one step at a time.

Even today, as we face decisions, serve others, and walk through trials, God desires to lead us. He may not always reveal the entire plan, but He faithfully shows us the next step. When we live by faith, guided by prayer and the Holy Spirit, we live lives that honor God, fulfill His purpose, and bring joy to our hearts.

As Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me" (John 10:27). May we, too, follow His voice in faith, knowing He will never lead us astray.

Be alert to God’s answer to your prayers and give thanks. Give all glory to God.

Elvin

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Growing Spiritually pleases God.

Ask God For Help

Christian faith

Reader,

Hosea said his people were destroyed for lack of knowledge. Knowledge give believers and non-believers a choice. When a person does not know, they cannot choose.

Feel free to forward this lesson to your friends and family.

Grow in the knowledge of God.

Elvin

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