Baptists/effectiveness of prayer

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Expert: - 4/14/2011


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Hello. Lately I've been feeling like my prayers have not been good enough for God. Is it possible that even a saved person will not have their prayers heard because they are not good enough? I really have been praying about studying abroad (I'm in college now). I'm afraid God is looking at my sins and not answering because of them. Is this possible?

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Hello.
God always answers prayers.  Yes. No. Wait.
When a person is Christ's all of their past sins are washed away.  So you are good enough.
If you are living in sin at this moment, then you must rethink your commitment that you made.
God forgives.  Read the Word. Keep allowing Him to change you into His image.
Keep in touch.
Your friend.

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