You can pray with confidence for the following reasons:
- We are God’s children – This relationship fosters trust and confidence in approaching God in prayer.
- God is a good father – Knowing that God cares for us like a loving parent gives us assurance in our prayers.
- God is faithful to hear and answer our prayers – This belief encourages us to pray expectantly, knowing that God listens.
- Jesus Christ made atonement for our sin – This promotes confidence that through Christ, we have access to God and can approach Him without fear.
- God invites us to pray – The invitation itself is a sign of God’s desire for relationship and communication with us.
The statement "we deserve to have our prayers heard and answered" does not align with the general Christian understanding, which emphasizes grace rather than merit. Therefore, it should not be included as a reason for confidence in prayer.