Can you ask God for faith?

Ask with the expectation that Hebrews 11 speaks to you, that with increased faith you will receive increased opportunities for costly obedience that pleases the Lord. But you will also receive increased desire to please Him. Without faith it's impossible to please God (11:6), but with faith it's possible to please Him!
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Can we ask God to give us faith?

Lord, increase my faith and help thou my unbelief.” If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.
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What does the Bible say about asking for faith?

"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." "For we walk by faith, not by sight." "But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." "Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
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How do I pray for more faith?

I hope they will encourage you to make 2022 a year of prayer.
  1. Know to whom you are speaking. ...
  2. Thank him. ...
  3. Ask for God's will. ...
  4. Say what you need. ...
  5. Ask for forgiveness. ...
  6. Pray with a friend. ...
  7. Pray the Word. ...
  8. Memorize Scripture.
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Is it a sin to ask God why?

It's not a sin to question God — search the scriptures if you doubt. I believe God wants us to question His plan and His ways. He settles our doubts by giving us the belief that His ways are not always our ways.
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Is it normal to be angry at God?

People can become enraged at God if they think God should have protected them in the way that they think He should have, if He didn't answer their prayers in the time frame that they specified, or if they no longer feel His presence.
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What is the best prayer to God?

Loving God, I pray that you will comfort me in my suffering, lend skill to the hands of my healers, and bless the means used for my cure. Give me such confidence in the power of your grace, that even when I am afraid, I may put my whole trust in you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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What do you pray in difficult times?

Help me not to fear the future but to boldly trust that you are in control when my emotions plunge me down, and when I am in despair. And times when I can't talk and don't know what to say, help me to “Be still, and know that you are God”. Be my comforter, my healer and bring me peace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What is a true faith?

True faith may refer to: One true faith, the religious concept that claims superiority over other beliefs.
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How do I build my faith in God?

Building Faith in Christ
  1. Faith Comes by Hearing the Word of God. The first intimations of faith in Jesus Christ come by hearing the word of God—the gospel of Jesus Christ. ...
  2. Faith Comes by Repentance. ...
  3. Faith Comes through Covenants. ...
  4. Faith Can Increase. ...
  5. Faith Is Also a Principle of Power.
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How do we get faith?

faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). This “word” is ultimately from God, “inspired” (literally “breathed out”) by God through the work of the Holy Spirit. Carefully read Jesus' promise to his apostles that they would be led into “all truth” (John 16:13 and context).
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How is faith a gift from God?

To put it into my own words, saving faith is a free and unmerited gift, granted only to undeserving sinners, according to God's sovereign grace, through which we personally receive an irrevocable share in the full salvation accomplished for us by the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Can I ask God for anything?

Even though God knows what you want and need, He wants you to ask Him for it. God can answer vague prayers, but being specific creates a deeper bond between you and Him. Being specific does not guarantee that God will answer your request in the way you want Him to. He may have other plans for you.
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How do you get God to talk to you?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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Is it OK to pray for yourself?

Self-prayer keeps us aware of our heart and enables us to draw on God as our only source of strength. By praying for ourselves, we can be kept from succumbing to temptation, and be delivered from evil. It is also how we can be filled with God's spirit, and made wise.
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How do you trust God in a difficult situation?

The best way to learn about trusting the Lord in difficult times is to go to the promises of God. God's Word is loaded with promises that teach us about having faith in God during hard times. He tells us to not worry, to pray, and He will give us peace like you can't imagine.
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What do you pray when you need a miracle?

To help you focus, repeat the Catholic "Miracle Prayer." The prayer goes as follows: "Lord Jesus, I come before Thee, just as I am, I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In Thy Name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me.
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What happens when you pray everyday?

God, our loving Heavenly Father, wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. He always listens to us when we pray. Daily prayer can bless you, your family, and those you pray for. It can also invite more peace into your life, help you learn more about God's plan for you, and more.
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What are the three powerful prayers?

The prayer of protection. The prayer of transformation. The prayer of restoration. These prayers will help you discover a way of life empowered with the presence of God.
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Can God do the impossible?

Jeremiah 32:17 declares, “Ah, Lord God, behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too difficult for thee.” When fear and doubt come upon us, remember that God specializes in doing the impossible.
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Is it OK to say oh my God?

“Oh my God!” The expression, once considered taboo in polite conversation, has become as commonplace as “that's cool” or “see you later” in American parlance.
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Is saying OMG taking the Lord's name in vain?

"If you say something like 'Oh my God,' then you're using His name in vain, but if you're saying something like OMG it's not really using the Lord's name in vain because you're not saying 'Oh my God. ' It's more like 'Wow.
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What is the forbidden name of God?

All modern denominations of Judaism teach that the four letter name of God, YHWH, is forbidden to be uttered except by the High Priest, in the Temple.
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