44 Forgiveness

To be granted the requests must be in harmony with the kingdom principles (Mark 14:36; Matthew 6:9–10; John 14:13–14; 15:7; 16:23–24; 1 John 5:14–15). Faithful and obedient believers will receive the answers God gives. No situation is too difficult for God to accomplish for His children. The stronger our faith the more likely our prayers will be answered. However the person who prays must be willing and ready to forgive. If not then we have no right to believe that our sins are forgiven. Forgiveness or the lack of it can be a determining factor in prayer petition answers. God only asks us to forgive the people who harm us. He does not ask us to keep ourselves in a vulnerable position in harm’ way. We can forgive others their sins against us without allowing them to harm us again. The burden of holding a grudge against others will cause us to be at spiritual unrest and restrain effective communication with God.