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Don't Ask Me, Ask God: Directed by Warren Marcus. With Pat Robertson, Anita Gillette, Steve Allen, Ned Beatty. A 1981 U.S. Gallop Poll asked Americans, "If you could ask God any question, what would it be?"
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- Drama, Talk-Show, War
- Warren Marcus
- 1984-01
Don't Ask Me, Ask God was a 1984 television special that expl... A 1981 U.S. Gallop Poll asked Americans, "If you could ask God any question, what would it be?"
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- Nathan Hamilton
May 20, 2024 · In the Bible, we often see believers questioning God such as Habakkuk who asks why is this evil happening? God later answers him and he rejoices in the Lord. His question was coming from a sincere heart.
- Overview
- Connecting with God
- Praying for What You Want
- Waiting for God to Answer Your Prayer
You have something you want to ask God for, but you don’t know how to go about asking. God hears your prayers, but he doesn't always give you exactly what you ask for. It’s important to praise God and seek forgiveness for sins before you ask Him to give you what you want. Ask God to work the way He wants. Also, be honest and specific when you ask Him for what you want. Be patient and believe that God will act.
Build your relationship with God first. Give thanks to Him, repent for your sins, and be good to the people around you, too.
When you ask God for help, be specific. Then, tell Him that you trust in His powerful, mysterious ways.
Be patient while you wait for results. And continue to connect with God in the meantime.
Build a relationship with God.
God will hear your prayers whether or not you are following Him, but He is more likely to answer those who are close to Him. If you’ve never started reading God’s Word and following Jesus, that’s a good step before you ask Him for something. Learn to listen and obey what He asks of you.
This is not to say that He won’t grant your request if you aren’t a follower. It simply means that you’ll be better able to communicate with Him if you have a relationship with Him.
Think about the difference between a stranger and your best friend. If a friend asks to borrow some money or a stranger on the street asks, you’d be more likely to give to your friend. It’s not a perfect comparison, but it’s similar.
Praise God and give thanks first.
When you come to God in prayer, don’t go straight to asking for something. It is better to praise Him and thank Him for what He has already done. Praise Him for being loving and mighty. Thank Him for guiding you and blessing you. Beginning this way shows God that He is more than someone you ask for things.
Be honest with God about what you are feeling.
God knows everything you think and feel, so there is no sense in hiding. As you are asking for what you want, be completely honest about your thoughts and feelings. Honesty will open God’s ears to your prayers.
Ask God specifically for what you want.
Tell God what you want or need and ask Him to provide that for you. Be specific about your request. Even though God knows what you want and need, He wants you to ask Him for it. God can answer vague prayers, but being specific creates a deeper bond between you and Him.
Being specific does not guarantee that God will answer your request in the way you want Him to. He may have other plans for you.
Say to God, “I’m hurting for rent money this month because of the doctor bills. Please let me pick up some extra hours at work so that I can pay my rent.”
Be patient waiting for God to work.
Remember that God works on a different timeline than you do. If He doesn’t answer as quickly as you hoped, do not give up on Him. Wait on His timing and remember that there may be a reason He does not answer as quickly as you want Him to.
While you wait to hear God’s answer to your prayer, you must keep honoring Him and giving Him praise. It is important to be thankful and worshipful even when you haven’t received what you want yet. If you only praise Him when He acts as you want, your praise may not be genuine.
Trust that God will act according to His will.
If you don't believe that God has the power to act, your prayer loses power. You must believe that He has heard you and will act based on His will. If your request fits His plan, then he will grant what you want, but remember that God doesn't always answer the way you want Him to.
Can you ask God for things you want?
Jun 8, 2024 · As we ask God for help, we can trust in His loving nature and His desire to meet our needs. We can approach Him with confidence, knowing that He is gracious and compassionate. Matthew 18:19-20
A 1981 U.S. Gallop Poll asked Americans, "If you could ask God any question, what would it be?" Don't Ask Me, Ask God takes the top five questions from that survey and analyzes them from both intellectual and Biblical perspectives.
Don't Ask Me, Ask God is a TV Special starring Michael J. Fox.
