--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We have assurance that we shall be heard…" description: "\"We have assurance that we shall be heard in what we pray, because we pray to that God that heareth prayer, and is the rewarder of all that come unto Hi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09f/james-ussher-49994_able_we-have-assurance-that-we-shall-be-heard_2737540.jpg" --- # We have assurance that we shall be heard in what we pray… ![“We have assurance that we shall be heard in what we pray, because we pray to that God that heareth prayer, and is the rewarder of all that come unto Him; and in His name, to whom God denieth nothing; and, therefore, howsoever we are not always answered at the present, or in the same kind that we…” quote by James Ussher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09f/james-ussher-49994_able_we-have-assurance-that-we-shall-be-heard_2737540.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09f/james-ussher-49994_able_we-have-assurance-that-we-shall-be-heard_2737540.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09f/james-ussher-49994_able_we-have-assurance-that-we-shall-be-heard_2737540.jpg) > “We have assurance that we shall be heard in what we pray, because we pray to that God that heareth prayer, and is the rewarder of all that come unto Him; and in His name, to whom God denieth nothing; and, therefore, howsoever we are not always answered at the present, or in the same kind that we desire, yet, sooner or later, we are sure to receive even above that we are able to ask or think, if we continue to sue unto Him according to His will.” [James Ussher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-ussher/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Faithful prayer is believed to be heard by a responsive God who rewards those who persist according to His will, even if answers differ from expectations. **In simple terms:** Prayer is heard and answered in God's timing. Key Takeaway Trust God's timing and keep praying. Themes faith patience divine providence Mood hopeful reflective Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal crisis - health challenges - relationship struggles - career decisions Key Concepts theology spiritual perseverance Questions to Reflect On - How do you stay patient when prayers seem unanswered? - What does trusting divine timing look like in daily life? 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