35 Uplifting Bible Verses about Answered Prayers: God’s Faithfulness Revealed

Prayer is a powerful way to connect with God, seek His guidance, and find peace in times of trouble. Throughout the Bible, there are numerous instances where prayers were answered, demonstrating God’s faithfulness, love, and power. In this post, we’re going to dive into 35 verses that serve as a reminder that God listens to our cries and responds with grace, wisdom, and love.

Often when we face troubles, we will send up an SOS prayer to God, hoping for him to intervene. But if the storm persists, we stop praying and give up. Don’t get stuck like this: click here to see how Jesus told us to pray.

Answered Prayers in the Bible

1. Psalm 34:17
“The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.”

2. Matthew 7:7
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”

3. Psalm 66:19
“But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer.”

4. John 15:7
“But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!”

5. 1 John 5:14
“And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.”

6. 2 Chronicles 7:14
“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”

7. Jeremiah 29:12
“In those days when you pray, I will listen.”

8. Mark 11:24
“I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.”

9. Psalm 65:2
“For you answer our prayers. All of us must come to you.”

10. James 5:15
“Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.”

11. Psalm 102:17
“He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.”

12. 1 Peter 3:12
“The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”

13. Psalm 145:18
“The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.”

14. Luke 11:9
“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”

15. Matthew 18:19-20
“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”

16. 2 Chronicles 30:27
“The priests and Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard their prayer from his holy dwelling in heaven.”

17. Psalm 91:15
“When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.”

18. John 9:31
“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will.”

19. 1 Samuel 1:27
“I asked the Lord to give me this boy, and he has granted my request.”

20. Psalm 6:9
“The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer.”

21. Psalm 69:13
“But I keep right on praying to you, Lord, hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation.”

22. Psalm 118:5
“In my distress, I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.”

23. Psalm 145:19
“He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.”

24. 1 John 3:22
“We receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.”

25. Psalm 28:6
“Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy.”

26. Matthew 18:18
“I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”

27. Psalm 145:18-19
“The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.”

28. 1 Kings 9:3
“The Lord said to him, ‘I have heard your prayer and your request. I have set this Temple apart to be holy—this place you have built where my name will be honored forever. I will always watch over it, for it is dear to my heart.'”

29. Psalm 54:2
“O God, listen to my prayer. Pay attention to my plea.”

30. Psalm 138:3
“As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.”

31. Jeremiah 29:11-12
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen.”

32. 1 John 5:15-16
“And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.”

33. Isaiah 65:24
“I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!”

34. Psalm 116:1-2
“I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!”

35. Psalm 50:15
“Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.”

Short Prayer

Heavenly Father, we are grateful for the assurance that our prayers do not fall on deaf ears. Lord, You are faithful to hear and answer our cries for help. Help us to trust in your perfect timing and wisdom. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Conclusion

These verses are a testament to God’s unwavering faithfulness. They remind us that when we call upon Him with sincerity and faith, He listens and responds. As you reflect on these verses, may you find comfort and confidence in the knowledge that your prayers are heard and that God’s answers are filled with His love and wisdom.