Thanking God for his Sovereignty in Answering Prayers

Thanking God for his Sovereignty in Answering Prayers

Psalm 107:21-22

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

JESUS WOULD GIVE THANKS EVEN BEFORE HIS PRAYER WAS ANSWERED

‭‭John‬ ‭11‬:‭41‬-‭43‬

“Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.” Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!””

EVEN IF YOUR PRAYERS HAVE NOT YET BEEN ANSWERED THANK GOD BECAUSE HE IS A PRAYER HEARING GOD, AND HE WILL ANSWER IN HIS OWN TIME.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65‬:‭2‬

“O You who hear prayer, To You all flesh will come.”

Ephesians 5:19-20

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

Gratitude, rejoicing, benevolence, trust in God’s love and care—these are health’s greatest safeguard. To the Israelites they were to be the very keynote of life. - (Ministry of Healing p. 281)

Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Let us not be always thinking of our wants and never of the benefits we receive. We do not pray any too much, but we are too sparing of giving thanks. We are the constant recipients of God’s mercies, and yet how little gratitude we express, how little we praise Him for what He has done for us. – {Steps to Christ p.102.2}

Psalm 103:1-5

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

THANK GOD EVEN FOR UNANSWERED PRAYERS ACCORDING TO HIS SOVEREIGNT. JESUS, MOSES AND PAUL WERE DENIED OF THEIR REQUESTS

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭39‬

“He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.””

‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭3‬:‭25‬-‭26‬

“I pray, let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, those pleasant mountains, and Lebanon.’ “But the Lord was angry with me on your account, and would not listen to me. So the Lord said to me: ‘Enough of that! Speak no more to Me of this matter.”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬-‭10‬

“And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

When our prayers seem not to be answered, we are to cling to the promise; for the time of answering will surely come, and we shall receive the blessing we need most. But to claim that prayer will always be answered in the very way and for the particular thing that we desire, is presumption. God is too wise to err, and too good to withhold any good thing from them that walk uprightly. Then do not fear to trust Him, even though you do not see the immediate answer to your prayers. Rely upon His sure promise, “Ask, and it shall be given you.” – {Steps to Christ p. 96.2}

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭71‬

“It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.”

Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” ‭‭

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”