LIFE CHANGING PRAYER compiled by Debra Maffett

the ninth hour (says he) I prayed in my house, and behold a man stood by me
in bright clothing, and said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard. (Acts 10.30, 31.)
Send men to Joppa and call for Simon, whose name is Peter, who
shall tell you words whereby you and all your house shall be
saved." (Acts 11.13, 14.) His prayer was not only heard and accepted,
but graciously answered, in the knowledge he obtained of salvation
by Jesus Christ.
Another instance may be adduced from the book of Daniel. He was a
man who studied the sacred Scriptures, (Daniel 9.2,) and in answer to
prayer, obtained a clearer knowledge of their contents. "While I was
speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people
Israel and making my request to the LORD my God for his holy hill
— while I was still in prayer, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the
earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the
evening sacrifice. He instructed me and said to me, "Daniel, I have now
come to give you insight and understanding. As soon as you began to pray,
an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly
esteemed. Therefore, consider the message and understand the vision."
Daniel 9:20-23
To have clearer views of the revealed will of God, was a great
blessing; but, not a greater than that gracious assurance with which
the communication of that knowledge was accompanied, namely,
that he was in the favor of God, a "man greatly beloved." Happy is he
who in sincerity seeks instruction at the fountain-head of all
spiritual wisdom! The Holy Spirit is promised to teach us all things.
(John 14.20.)
The promises of God should be pleaded in prayer. He delights to lade
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