We are told in 1 John 5:14-15 to have confidence when we come to God in prayer, knowing He hears us and will grant whatever we ask as long as it is in His will. Similarly, John 14:13-14 declares, “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” According to these and many other Scriptures, God answers prayer requests based on whether they are asked according to His will and in the name of Jesus (to bring glory to Jesus).
Tunaambiwa katika 1 Yohana 5:14-15 tuwe na imani wakati sisi huja kwa Mungu katika maombi, tukijua atatusikia na kuruzuku chochote tunachoomba kwa muda mrefu kama ni katika mapenzi yake. Vile vile, Yohana 14:13-14 inasema, "Nanyi mkiomba lo lote kwa jina langu, hilo nitalifanya, ili Baba atukuzwe ndani ya Mwana. Mkiomba neno lo lote kwa jina langu nitalifanya." Kwa mujibu wa haya na maandiko mengine mengi, Mungu anajibu mahitaji ya maombi kwa misingi kwamba ikiwa yameulizwa kulingana na mapenzi yake na katika jina la Yesu (kuleta utukufu kwa Yesu).