PLEASE GOD

When we pray, what we are saying is, "Please God...." Prayer implies that the petitioner believes God is, that He cares, and that He is able to accomplish all that is asked of Him (Heb. 11:6). However, there are two important factors to a person having his prayers answered.

The first is that the words, "Please God" be followed by the words, "if it be Your will" (Lk. 22:42; Jn. 5:30; 6:38). Even though we may desperately want God to do something for us, a genuine child of God wants God's will to be accomplished, because we know that He always does what is best for us. The last thing I want is for God to do whatever I ask, when what I ask is not the best solution. There is a country-western song that says, "I thank God for unanswered prayers."

The second is that God hears the requests of His Son (Jn. 14:13-14; 15:16; 16:23-24). Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father making intercession for God's children (Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25). God also listens to the Holy Spirit, because we often don't know what to pray (Rom. 8:26-27). This is basically the same thing as the first; Jesus and the Holy Spirit are only going to pray according to the Father's will (1 Jn. 5:7-8).

Prayer to God tells Him what we want Him to do. But what does God want us to do? What can we do to please God?

First and foremost, God wants people to be saved, that is, become His child by believing in Jesus Christ, His Son (Jn. 6:29; 2 Pet. 3:9).

He wants His children to live holy lives (1 Pet. 1:15-15).

He wants us to pray for the salvation of the lost, and for the needs of our brethren (Lk. 6:28; Col. 1:9; 1 Thes 5:25; 1 Jn. 5:16).

He want us to be witnesses for Christ to those needing to hear the Gospel (Acts 1:8; 2:32; 3:15; 5:32; 10:39; 13:31; 1 Thes. 2:10).

God wants everyone to be remade according to His original plan (Gen. 1:26-27).

He wants us to be conformed to the likeness, that is, transformed into the image of His dear Son (Jn. 3:3-7; Rom. 8:29; 12:2; 1 Cor. 15:49; 2 Cor. 3:18; Col. 3:10; 1 Pet. 1:23; 1 Jn. 3:2).

I am absolutely certain that if we pray in agreement to these things, we will be praying according to the will of God.
So, before you say, "Please God," make sure you please God!