Our greatest hope in prayer is not getting what we asked for, but rather in the goodness of our Father, who always gives what is best for his children. This is a really sharp question. If God is sovereign, how do we pray for good things while also honoring God’s final decision as the best option? It’s a question from a listener named Connor. “Pastor John, how much confidence should we voice in petitioning God for physical healing? It somehow feels wrong or cheap to pray, ‘God, heal this person — but if you don’t that’s okay; your will be done.’ I feel less genuine in my asking God to move on someone’s behalf when I’m constantly also acknowledging to myself that he might not, and I must acknowledge it. Could you give an example of how to rightly pray in confidence and with authority on someone’s behalf for healing while remaining in full submission to the mystery of God’s will?” Episode 1275: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-i-pray-for-healing-and-honor-gods-no Related Resources: “Why Do We See So Few Miracles Today?” https://youtu.be/jpvfmjRUJl0 “The Miracle of Waiting Faithfully” https://youtu.be/azp0nrLgnaE “How Do I Honor God in Chronic Pain?” https://youtu.be/77ePDRx9sJA “Miracles Surround Your Life” https://youtu.be/kUFkpDl-A3I Ask Pastor John Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKvMOJ1T8T4&list=PLFF7F6AE365DA3564 Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes, http://desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john