How do I know if God is listening to my prayers?

“How can I know God is listening to my prayers?”
  1. Listen to the Spirit. Try to listen to the Holy Ghost. ...
  2. Answers in Church. Once I had a huge doubt about whether to go on a date with a nonmember. ...
  3. Remember Who You Are. ...
  4. A Child's Prayer. ...
  5. Trust in Him. ...
  6. Ask and Ye Shall Receive. ...
  7. Search It Out. ...
  8. Pray Sincerely.
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What are signs that God is talking to you?

9 Signs God is Speaking to You
  • He speaks through the Bible. ...
  • A particular Bible verse keeps coming back to you. ...
  • You feel like a sermon or specific scripture is intended for you. ...
  • You feel uneasy about something, leading you to prayer. ...
  • He speaks through His church. ...
  • There is an unexplainable conviction about something.
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Does God answer prayers immediately?

Not at all. Sometimes God waits to answer our prayers because He trusts us to make the right decision. Other times, God requires us to patiently wait for an answer so we can build our faith and trust in Him. And on some occasions, God gives us answers, but they may not be what we'd hoped for.
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How do I hear God's voice?

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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Does God hear me cry?

God absolutely responds to the tears of everyone! The trials and tribulations of this world can certainly bring us to tears. In times like these, we can find strength, solace, and comfort by crying out to God in prayer. He is there to ease our sorrows and help us to deal with pain and suffering.
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How Do I Know That God Hears My Prayers?



How do you tell if God is angry with you?

Signs of God's Anger
  1. God is Silent. ...
  2. You Do Not Feel Guilty About Your Sin Anymore. ...
  3. You Keep Stumbling Upon Bible Verses Calling for Repentance. ...
  4. You are Humiliated. ...
  5. You Face the Consequences of Your Sin. ...
  6. There is Calm Before the Storm. ...
  7. Your Heart is Full of Resentment. ...
  8. Your Prayers Are Not Answered.
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Is there a wrong way to pray?

There is no right or wrong way to pray during Adoration. It may be helpful to use a prayer book, or read Scripture, or another spiritual book, or pray the rosary. But, as many people would recommend, avoid filling the entire prayer time with these things.
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What is a silent prayer?

We might think of “silent prayer” as communicating with God not by speaking words aloud but by saying them in our minds. But prayer does not always require words. In fact, Jesus cautioned that using “many words” in prayer could become like babbling (see Matthew 6:7).
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How can I get closer to God?

12 WAYS TO GET CLOSER TO GOD RIGHT NOW
  1. Get quiet. ...
  2. Read your bible. ...
  3. Write out your prayers in a dedicated notebook; these can be for others or yourself. ...
  4. Go for a walk and talk with God. ...
  5. Meditate on Scripture. ...
  6. Put on some worship music and immerse yourself in the melody and lyrics. ...
  7. Marvel at the world God has created.
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What is the best way to pray?

But knowing how to pray is not always easy. Jesus' disciples felt the same confusion.
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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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Do you have to talk out loud to pray?

There is power in praying aloud, so although silent prayers may be more comfortable for you, you should try to give voice to them when you can.
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What is the correct way to cross yourself?

To “cross yourself,” take your right hand and put your thumb, index, and middle finger together. In Western Christianity, you then touch your forehead, the center of your chest, your left shoulder, and your right shoulder. In Eastern (Orthodox) churches, you touch your right shoulder before your left shoulder.
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How do you know when God is preparing you?

Signs God is Preparing You for a Breakthrough
  • Challenges keep coming. ...
  • You are being pushed to your limit. ...
  • God seems silent lately. ...
  • God takes away harmful people and things from your life. ...
  • The Lord disciplines you. ...
  • You are humbled to repentance. ...
  • Healing comes through a recommitment to the Lord.
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How do you know your blessing is coming?

Signs God is Blessing You
  1. Your prayers are answered. ...
  2. You and your loved ones are healthy. ...
  3. You have a grateful heart. ...
  4. Your needs are well provided. ...
  5. You receive overflowing resources. ...
  6. You have the heart and means to give to the needy. ...
  7. You are successful in everything you do. ...
  8. You experience favor wherever you go.
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What does God get angry at?

In the Bible God gets angry at human violence. He gets angry at powerful leaders who oppress other humans. And the thing that makes God more angry than anything else in the Bible is Israel's constant covenant betrayal.
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What happens if you cry in front of God?

When tears come from your eyes while doing meditation or recitation, it means that God is giving you a sign. That means that you have made a connection with the God whose meditation or worship you are reciting and your worship is also successful.
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Does God protect us while we sleep?

He guards our hearts and protects our minds against any attack of the enemy. This verse also shows us that we don't have to wait until nighttime to face our worries. We can turn to God in bold, thankful prayer all throughout the day to prepare ourselves for a peaceful night's sleep!
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Does the Holy spirit make you cry?

Certainly the Spirit of the Lord can bring strong emotional feelings, including tears, but that outward manifestation ought not to be confused with the presence of the Spirit itself” (in Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service [2004], 99).
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Do not pray in the open?

Summary. Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.”
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Can prayer silent?

Silence and solitude are essential aspects of contemplative prayer, a practice of prayer that waits on God and trusts in God's present love and grace. While silence can be especially helpful in becoming attentive to God while praying, it is hardly an excuse to remain aloof from the needs of our neighbors.
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When you pray do not shout?

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
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