Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” (1 John 5:14, 15, NKJV).
When we pray, we’re in direct communication with God, Who promises that when we make a request, He will hear us. Components of prayer include not just asking, but giving Him thanks for what He has already done and praising Him for Who He is. Intercessory prayer on behalf of others also should not be forgotten—it’s God’s will that as His children, we should pray for others
