God Himself has commanded us to pray, and has added this promise to hear us: Amen, Amen; that is, Surely; so be it.
329. Does this promise hold good only when we use the Lord's Prayer?
No; God hears every prayer offered up according to His will.
Matt. 7:7. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
330. Does God always answer our prayer as we desire?
No; He often answers our prayer by giving us something else and something better than we ask or think.
Eph. 3:20. God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.
331. Does God answer our prayer at once?
Sometimes; but He often delays His answer in order to strengthen our faith and our hope.