"and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him."
1 John 3:22 gives us boldness to present our prayers to God. It also assures us that God hears our prayers. And not only that, but in this verse, John also gives us confidence that God will grant us what we ask of Him. John explains that the surest way to get the answers to prayers that we seek from God is by keeping His commandments and doing what brings joy to the heart of our Father. To keep God’s commandments is to be obedient to the desires of a wise God who desires the best for each of His children.
When we nurture an obedient heart, we desire to attune our desires to His desires. And God-honoring desires will always be answered favorably.
