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The Word for Today - Tuesday, January 6, 2021
by Bob and Debby Gass

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Obstacles To Answered Prayer (2)

â€˜You don't get it because your motives are all wrong.' James 4:3 NLT

Another obstacle to answered prayer is selfishness. In the Lord's Prayer, you won't find the words â€˜I', or â€˜me', or â€˜my', or â€˜mine'. What you will find instead, is: â€˜Give us this day our daily bread; forgive us our trespasses; deliver us from evil' (see .

God knows what you want, and He also knows why you want it. Is it only for your own comfort and convenience, or also to fulfil His purposes? Only when you have answered that question honestly, can you pray with confidence. When you look out only for your own interest, only one person is working on your behalfâ€”you! But when your goal is to bless others, God goes to work and answers your prayer in ways you never imagined possible. Try it, and see for yourself!

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