Many people wonder what an effective prayer actually looks like.
The Bible tells us clearly in 1 John 5:14 that if we ask according to God’s will, He hears us.

That phrase — “according to His will” — often confuses people.
But it simply means this:

👉 Whatever God has already promised in His Word…
👉 You can confidently pray for.

And He has promised far more than you realise.

Maybe you’re praying for freedom from depression.
God has already declared His will:

So when you pray, say:

“Lord, You said You heal the brokenhearted.
Heal me from this depression… this heaviness… this hopelessness.
You died so I may have life, and life abundantly — so I reject this spirit of despair in Jesus’ name.”

This isn’t reminding God of something He forgot.
It’s reminding the enemy that you know your rights in Christ.

Jesus Himself fought with Scripture when tempted by Satan.

So must we.

The enemy knows the Bible — sometimes better than most believers — which is why he twists it, throws guilt at you, and uses verses to condemn.
But you can answer back:

“Get behind me, satan.
It is written: He bore my sins, and through His righteousness I am saved.”

Every Scripture you speak is a sword.
Every promise you declare punches the enemy in the face.

The devil knows the power of the Word of God…
but many believers don’t.

The one Scripture you DO know — use it.
Speak it.
Pray it.
Stand on it.

God’s Word is a seed.
Your heart is the ground.

When your heart receives it and believes it, that seed must sprout.

Daily confession = watering the seed.
Waiting with expectation = faith.

Like a farmer, expect your harvest:

Deuteronomy 28 promises blessing over your children.
Philippians 4:19 promises provision.
Malachi 3 promises open heavens.

And God confirms salvation for your family:

This is the GOOD NEWS — not because of your performance, but because of His grace.

Prayer becomes powerful when:

A person who goes to church every day but doesn’t truly believe
is less effective in prayer
than the one who believes deeply, even if they are still imperfect.

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
He invites us to believe, trust, receive, and follow Him.

My friends, you don’t need complicated prayers.
You just need faith in God’s Word and trust in Jesus Christ.

Speak His promises.
Declare His truth.
Stand on His Word.
And watch your prayers bear fruit.

Now go get into the Word of God — and LIVE.

Lord Jesus, teach me to pray according to Your will.
Remind me of Your promises, strengthen my faith,
and let every seed of Your Word bring forth fruit in my life.
I stand on Your truth and reject every lie of the enemy.
Thank You for hearing my prayers.
Amen.