Answered Prayers
Stories of answered prayers can strengthen our faith and offer hope and reassurance. While we don't know what causes God to answer prayer, we strive to pray from a place of authenticity and humility. When you are in a challenging moment, remember answered prayers in your own lives and the lives of those around you.
A Thanksgiving Prayer, Answered
In this excerpt from Daily Guideposts, our annual collection of uplifting devotions, Patty Kirk shares an inspiring Thanksgiving memory.
An Answered Prayer in a Pandemic
A family and a church community pull a desperately ill mom through Covid-19.
Unexpected Blessings: Answered Prayers for Loved Ones
The pandemic brought surprising answers to the long-held prayers of Guideposts staff and contributors.
Sarah of the Bible: When God Makes You Laugh
An example of what can happen when we open ourselves up to God's presence.
An Answered Prayer at a Mother’s Death
A longtime prayer request shared by a mother and son is granted.
4 Questions to Ask If Your Prayers Aren’t Answered
Here are some Biblical examples of why a prayer may not always get the response you expect.
Following Her Son's Stroke, Could She 'Let Go and Let God'?
Prayer, and a new-found faith, helped her through his long recovery.
How God Answers Desperate Prayers
Desperation can be the soil and seed that bears the fruit of answered prayer.
What Devon Still Learned from His Daughter’s Cancer Battle
The former NFL star never expected to get this faith lesson from his sick daughter
How Six Sheets of Yellowed Paper Eased Her Loneliness
Feeling alone during the Covid-19 pandemic, this farmer prayed to hear her late husband's voice. Had she been too bold?
The Hummingbird That Led Her to Pray
Michele's teenage daughter was a natural doubter—until a tiny bird found its way into the family's garage.
An Answered Prayer for the Perfect Home
Finding the perfect home was becoming difficult until she turned over her wish list to God.
Thanksgiving Day Of Prayer 2018
Guideposts' celebrates prayer by coming together to show how thankful we truly are for all of the blessings we've received throughout the year.
Prayer and Personal Change: Living by Faith
Pablo Diaz talks about keeping faith through hard times.
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The purpose of prayer is not to influence God to grant you special favors, but rather to remind yourself that you are always connected to God.
