The secret to answering prayer

If we live according to God's will (1 John 3:22),

and pray according to His will,

God will hear our prayers (5:14).

Reasons for not having assurance that prayers will be answered (1)

The reason for not having assurance that prayers will be answered is

That we are not living holy according to God's will while praying to Him

(1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 John 5:14).

Reasons for not having assurance that prayers will be answered (2)

The reason for not having assurance that prayers will be answered is

That we are not living a life of gratitude in accordance with God's will while praying to Him

(1 Thessalonians 5:18; 1 John 5:14).