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John 15:7 - The Key to Answered Prayer.

John 15:7 (CEV) Stay joined to me and let my 
teachings become part of you.  Then you can pray for 
whatever you want, and your prayer will be answered. 

John 15:7 (AMPC) If you live in Me [abide 
vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and 
continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you 
will, and it shall be done for you. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

Ready to Listen
   Did you know that its possible to read 
the Bible out of pure duty - and not remember 
anything? We may read three chapters, but if the words 
dont affect our lives, and if we dont 
understand what weve read, then we would be better 
off reading three verses instead. 
   In Psalm 1 we find a description of those 
who walk with God: They delight in the law of 
the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They 
are like trees planted along the riverbank, 
bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never 
wither, and they prosper in all they do (verses 
2"3 NLT). 
   To meditate means to ponder or chew on 
something. It means to think something over. 
   When it comes to Gods Word, how do you 
listen? Whether you are distracted or paying 
attention will make all the difference in your life. 
   Jesus said, If you remain in me and my 
words remain in you, you may ask for anything you 
want, and it will be granted! (John 15:7 NLT). 
The New King James version of this verse begins, 
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in 
you. 
   Think of a deeply rooted tree that is 
soaking up the nutrients from the soil and growing 
every day. In the same way, to remain or 
abide refers to staying in a given place. Its 
staying in fellowship with Jesus. 
   As we do this, as we start sinking our 
roots deeply into Christ, we will start praying 
for what God wants us to pray for. That is the 
objective of prayer. It isnt getting God to do what 
we want Him to do. Rather, its doing what 
God wants us to do. 
   When Jesus words remain in us, it 
means that, ultimately, they affect our thinking, 
our living, and everything that we do. [Greg 
Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

COMMENTARY

The promise is "If ye abide in Me, and My 
words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and 
it shall be done unto you." John 15:7. And John 
declares: "Hereby we do know that we know Him, if we 
keep His commandments. He that saith, I know Him, 
and keepeth not His commandments, is a liar, and 
the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth His 
word, in him verily is the love of God perfected." 
1 John 2:3-5.  COL144 

If you are in Christ, and Christ is in you, 
you will be transformed, renewed, and 
sanctified. "If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in 
you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be 
done unto you." Be sure that Christ is in you, 
that your heart is broken and submissive and 
humble. God will accept only the humble and 
contrite. Heaven is worth a lifelong, persevering 
effort; yes, it is worth everything. God will help 
you in your efforts if you strive only in Him. 
4T259 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

John 15:7 - The Key to Answered Prayer.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210412-0924.html 

John 15:7 - It Will Cost You the World.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200916-1128.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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