Find Out Why Prayer is So Powerful in Garth Andrews' Praying for An Answer
Praying is something that people from varying races, cultures, and religious backgrounds have been practicing for millennia, but how much do we truly know about this act of praise and supplication? Praying for An Answer, Garth Andrews' new book published by Elm Hill, gives readers a reflective approach on the act of prayer as well as the reasoning behind its power or lack thereof and the role of the Holy Spirit when we pray.
LONDON, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In Garth Andrews' new book, we get an in-depth look at one of the most iconic acts of the faithful: prayer. Praying is an activity that has been passed down from one generation to the next, regardless of cultural background. Praying for An Answer is a compilation of the author's views on prayer, his in-depth analysis of the reasons we pray, and his reflections on how unique prayer is for each person. Even Jesus Christ gave His disciples a model of praying that is still being followed today—the Lord's Prayer—which shows that prayer in itself is a gift from God.
The author says that we may think we know how to pray since we were taught by Jesus Christ, but we do not truly perform it without help from the Holy Spirit. Many people pray for their own benefit; they aren't even sure what to ask for or how to ask for them. He also says, though, that whether we are saying a prayer in our own minds or at church, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us because He knows the mind of God and what our hearts truly desire.
"Are your prayers unanswered or are the answers just delayed? There is only one sure-fire way to find out which. Pray in the spirit and God will reveal which. What is causing the lack of any answer? Pray in the spirit and God will reveal that. There is no shortcut or substitute to praying in the spirit." We need to appreciate, acknowledge, and reflect on our constant communication with God in order to develop the ideal attitude and approach towards prayer. Then with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can express ourselves properly to God when we want to thank Him or seek strength or guidance.
It can be overwhelming thinking that our prayers, no matter how sincerely we feel about them, may take so long to be answered if not ever. However, Garth Andrews comforts the readers by saying that it is only through prayer from a genuine spirit and unselfishness—preceded by praise and worship to God—that our prayers will be heeded and answered by Him. When we surrender ourselves to Him and His Will during prayer, we no longer feel the need for an instant answer. Instead, we learn to appreciate who God is; and, thank Him for what He has already given us.
"Whilst praying for an answer we should not get hung up on the conditions and all things that we have to do to get an answer, important as they are," the author reminds the readers God ultimately decides which prayers are answered. Garth Andrews also tells us that despite all the suffering happening around the world, our capacity to communicate with God is something that can never be taken away. "Although we may not get the answers we pray for but instead the ones which God chooses; nevertheless, what could be better for us than God's choice? Furthermore, what better choice could we make than to simply pray?"
SOURCE Elm Hill

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