During this Thanksgiving season Christians can be thankful because we have a God Who answers prayer. He has given many promises in the Bible that He will answer the prayers of His children. Knowing that He will answer is a great blessing.

It is one thing that many people do not understand. Notice the above words – “His children.” God’s children are born when they are given a new nature, which we call “born again” (from John 3:3). It is something that God must do when that person repents of sin and asks Jesus Christ to save them.

Getting answers to prayer is a special privilege that His children have. They are welcome to come to His Throne and present their petitions. Those who are not His children can ask, but they will not receive. Even His children need to be living right to get answers to prayer: “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:” (Psalm 66:8).

When believers follow His Word carefully, they find that God answers many prayers. He is faithful to keep His Word. David said: “I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation” (Psalm 118:21).

Remember, Christian, it is not how many prayers you pray that counts, but how often He answers your specific prayers. If you are not getting answers to prayer, something is not right. Are you thanking Him for the ones He does answer?