Humility

"For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” 2 Chronicles 20.12

As much as our problems may seem serious, urgent and insoluble, the Altar is the place where you can reach the answer. In the prayer of Jehoshaphat we find the humility that moves the Almighty and brings an immediate answer.

Powerful Word

"For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4.12

It's the only word capable of generating power to create, save and transform any human being. God does not require perfection, holiness, purity or any other virtue. Only a vote of confidence that He will do everything He promised to do. Those who propose themselves to believe in it will have the Personal Answer from the Almighty.

The mouth of God's servant

"Then the woman said to Elijah, 'Now by this I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is the truth.'” 1 Kings 17.24

The cry of a desperate mother was answered. Her son was raised from the dead by a word spoken by the prophet. Her immediate reaction was to recognize that the Word of God in the mouth of His servants is true. There you see one more difference between those who serve the Almighty and those who serve Him not.

THE MAN WHO CRIED OUT

"This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles."     Psalm 34.6

Faith doesn't always attain answers because it may be contaminated with everyday doubts. However, when in distress, when the soul is in complete affliction, pure faith manifests itself and obtains answers. 

FAITH AND REVOLT

"...but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all His wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt'?"      Judges 6.13

This was Gideon's answer to the Lord, when He said: 'The Lord is with you, mighty warrior."
How many times do we hear encouraging words like these from other people?
But if the Lord is really with us, why do we have so many disappointments, frustrations, failures and troubles?
Why is that?
Because God wants to see an attitude of faith from us, just like Gideon.
We cannot forget that the blessings of the Kingdom of Heaven are taken by violence, Matthew 11.12.

TENDER MERCIES

"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your loving kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions."     Psalm 51.1

Every sincere prayer has an immediate answer. Especially when it's from a sinner who is repentant. Look at David, for example, who sinned greatly and God still forgave him. The same is true for you too. 
The Secret: sincerity and faith.

Pleasing sacrifices

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise." Psalms 51:17

Surrendering your life on the Altar without any reservations and with all your strength, heart, and understanding makes the answer of God come immediately. This is the kind of sacrifice that is most pleasant to Him, which also attracts the Spirit of God.

Answer

"This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles."

Psalm 34.6

I doubt it that there's no immediate answer to the sound of sincere cry to God! Can God Almighty lie about His promises?

Answer

"The pains of death surrounded me, and the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow."

Psalms 116.3


The Name of Jesus is an armour against hell. There's nothing that can resist Him and there's no charge in using it. It's needed when you need freedom from afflictions and sorrows.

Deliverance

"Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever."

Exodus 14:13

Those who trust in God wait patiently for their answer. For it'll come in it's right tim, He will save.

His Name

"Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you."

Psalms 9:10


Those who have trusted their lives in the Lord Jesus, for sure, will never be forsaken. Sooner or later, they'll see His answer.

Restitution

" Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit..."

Psalms 51:12

This kind of heart points out the humble heart that recognises the need of forgiveness. This is what pleases God and brings us the answer.

Prodigies

"By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas;" Psalm 65:5

The people of the Universal Church, all around the world, are in hope and certain of God's righteous answer. 

Answer

"I will climb to my watchtower and stand at my guardpost. There I will wait to see what the Lord says and how He will answer my complaint." Habakkuk 2:1

Depositing all of our trust in our Fortress - which is the Lord Jesus; on guard, so that neither doubt nor a word will distinguish it.

Faith: the channel that leads us to God.

When we act it then the Holy Spirit will guide us and give us the answer to our prayers.

God's Dwelling Place

"For thus says the One who is high and lofty, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite." Isaiah 57:15

The verse above is the answer to those who are tired of asking God for something that they haven't received the answer to yet. If He dwells with the contrite, then that means that He is by your side - right there with you, who are in pain. The Lord Jesus Himself assures us that: "...whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24

The secret is to believe that you have already received what you have asked for in prayer.