
by Pastor Tim Burt
I have noticed that there is an expression I often use when I write Fresh Manna or when I'm teaching or talking about prayer. That expression is true heart-faith in prayer. I know what I mean when I say it but as I was rereading something I wrote, I had the quick thought, do others know what I mean by those words true heart-faith in prayer?

Although God loves us, He isn't a genie. Prayer takes His will and other's concerns to heart. To have faith in God answering your prayers, you need to know what His will is! That is clearly understood through 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV). It teaches us why it is so important to know the will of God and have faith in it. It says, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of Him."
I love reading about Daniel because Daniel was a gracious, God-fearing and God-loving man who knew God's will and prayed often about it. He modeled true heart-faith for us to learn from.
In the story of Daniel, he had risen from being a captive slave to become the pagan King Nebuchadnezzar's top aide and ruler. The king was upset over a dream he had, but did not understand. None of his wisest advisers could help him interpret it. It made the King so mad he planned on killing every one of his wise men. When Daniel heard, this is how he handled the situation.

Daniel gave the interpretation to the king and saved not only their lives but the lives of all the pagan wise men who hated Daniel also. The mercy of God touches the just and unjust.
Here is what Daniel’s life reflected.
First, that he had an intimate relationship with God. He had confidence that he could go to God in prayer and that God would help Him. This confidence and knowing is having true heart-faith in prayer. Something that only comes as you become acquainted with God and His will through the study of the word and through prayer.
Secondly, he had a group of godly trustworthy friends that he could take a problem to knowing they had true heart-faith in prayer and would pray along with him.

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
In His Love,
Pastor Tim Burt
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