Secrets from Heaven: Scriptures That Will Help You Get Your Prayers Answered!

By Latanya Hughes

Secrets from Heaven is a practical devotional guide that consists of Scriptures from the Bible on how to get our prayers answered. The only way to receive an answer from God is to learn the Scriptures. In gaining knowledge of who God is through his Word, we will understand the mind of God. When we understand the mind of God, we will begin to pray the Lord's will over our lives. However, in order for us to receive what we desire, our request must be in harmony with the principles of God's kingdom.
When we communicate with God, it allows him to give us divine counsel. When we do this, he will listen, and we can be certain that if God listens, he will give us a definite answer. God is ready to answer our prayers but we must ask him for his assistance. Therefore, we must pray with confidence and an expectation that God will answer us.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Resource Publications
• Release date: Jan 29, 2016
• ISBN: 9781498233989

Latanya Hughes

Latanya Hughes attends New Birth Christian Ministries under Pastor Kenneth Moore's leadership. She received a Master of Divinity degree from Ashland Theological Seminary. Her mission as an author is to show Christians how to activate God's power in their life. The power is within believers but can only be attained through prayer. Prayer propels us to our destiny. God is ready to unleash the power, but we must be ready for a life-changing experience.

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SECRETS FROM HEAVEN

Scriptures That Will Help You Get Your Prayers Answered!

Copyright © 2016 Latanya M. Hughes. All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations in critical publications or reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission from the publisher. Write: Permissions, Wipf and Stock Publishers, 199 W. 8th Ave., Suite 3, Eugene, OR 97401.

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: God First

Chapter 2: Pray Continually

Chapter 3: Confess to God

Chapter 4: Friend of God

Chapter 5: Obey God

Chapter 6: God’s Will

Chapter 7: God Listens

Chapter 8: Persistence in God

Chapter 9: Faith in God

Chapter 10: Wait on God

Chapter 11: Conclusion

Transformation Letter

Acknowledgments

I want to acknowledge the true and living God who continues to teach me his will every day of my life. I want to truly thank God, because in spite of my shortcomings, God has allowed me to speak into your life regarding your prayers. I also want to thank God for giving me his wisdom on how to empower you to become closer to the Lord. It is God’s desire that you will seek him first, so that every prayer request shall be answered.

When you allow God to transform your thinking, you will begin to pray his will over your life. As you draw closer to God, he will surely draw closer to you. There is no one in the world that I would rather be closer to than the Lord. God is excited about his children pursuing him. As we pursue him, he confides in us, revealing his innermost secrets.

I truly hope that you are inspired by this book to deepen your prayer life. I also hope that you enjoy the wonderful encounter that you and the Lord are about to have with one another. As you continue to seek the Lord, he will show you that your life is purposeful and meaningful. However, this can only be obtained if you establish a prayer life with God. Therefore, make prayer your passion. This way, God can show you every intricate detail regarding your purpose in the kingdom.

Introduction

As believers, our prayer life gives us access to the divine throne room of God. With this access, we have the privilege of receiving God’s innermost secrets. As we boldly enter into his presence, our prayers move heaven to respond to our needs. God reveals his expectations and promises; therefore, nothing is hidden from us. In fact, Jeremiah 33:3 clearly states that we should call on God and he will answer and tell us great and unsearchable things that we do not know. This call is an invitation from God for us to take him at his word. Will you accept God’s invitation so that he can disclose his amazing secrets to you? His divine wisdom will empower you with spiritual insight, so that you are able to walk into God’s divine purpose for your life.

Furthermore, if you knew that God would respond to your prayers, would you pray? God does answer prayers and no situation will keep him from responding. Always remember that prayer is the key to unlock the doors of heaven. Every unknown question can be found when you set aside time to talk to God. I remember when I began seeking God on how to receive answers pertaining to my prayers. In my searching for answers, God inspired me to write Secrets from Heaven. Whenever there is an intimacy with God, he will release confidential information. Are you ready for God to disclose his personal secrets to you? If so, God will answer your prayers, but you must ask for his help. Whatever your situation is, God can speak to it and change it. God is the creator of all things and we can do nothing without him. When we begin to put God first, he will not only listen, he will do the unthinkable. God will act on our behalf and give us everything we need when we obey his will.

If God does not answer immediately, do not give up! The Bible tells us to keep our request before God, believing that he will answer. Sometimes the answer may come slowly but do not doubt God. According to James 1:6–8: A double-minded man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Therefore, keep praying and keep asking, with an expectation of receiving an answer. God knows the sincerity of your prayers. The prayers of the righteous are effective especially when we pray according to the Lord’s will (1 John 5:14–15).You have the potential to receive every promise that God has for you. Prayer is powerful and it will produce wonderful results for you!

With that being said, you will find biblical examples within this book on how to receive answers to your prayers. Take a moment out of your day and read, declare, believe, and receive each blessing that our heavenly Father has given you from Secrets from Heaven.

Thank you

Mother for all your prayers, wisdom, patience, and always supporting me no matter what I set out to do. I love you!

To everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to proofread Secrets from Heaven.

You did not have to help me but you did, I am so grateful. May the Lord continue to bless you in all of your endeavors.

My family for all of your prayers. You are the best family in the entire world.

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God First

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

—Matthew

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As a kingdom heir your inheritance is contingent on placing God above everything else. As God grants special favor on those that put him first, his favor extends from divine protection and prosperity, to divine wisdom, and so much more. Furthermore, when you are in God’s will, he does not have a problem with blessing you with earthly possessions. Thus, righteous living can only be acquired when God is your number one priority. Ultimately, though, your goal as a kingdom offspring is to obtain a higher spiritual life. However, the only way to achieve a more excellent spiritual walk is to obey your Father.

Since God chose you, he has set you apart for his special use. Did you know that you are