Friday, May 2 We know that we are to have the things we ask for, since we have asked them of him.​—1 John 5:15.

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Friday, May 2

We know that we are to have the things we ask for, since we have asked them of him.—1 John 5:15.

 

At times, Jehovah answers the prayers of his people by moving unbelievers to act in their behalf. For example, he moved King Artaxerxes to grant Nehemiah’s request to return to Jerusalem so that he could help with rebuilding the city. (Neh. 2:3-6) Today, too, Jehovah can move even those who do not worship him to come to our rescue when we are in need. Our prayers are not usually answered in spectacular ways. But the answers we do receive are just what we need to remain loyal to our heavenly Father. So be on the lookout for Jehovah’s answers to your prayers. From time to time, pause and reflect on how Jehovah is answering your prayers. (Ps. 66:19, 20) We must show faith, not just by praying to Jehovah, but also by accepting his answer to our prayers in whatever form it comes.—Heb. 11:6. w23.05 11 ¶13; 12 ¶15-16