I John 5:14-15 and John 15:7

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him." I John 5:14-15

"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you." John 15:7

If you can, again, print this out. Put a P over each occurrence of the words ask and requests.

What connection, if any, can you find between these two passages?

According to these verses, why is necessary for a prayer to be heard and answered?

If we fulfill these conditions, what should we expect?

Are there any restrictions on what we can ask for? If so, what are they?

Taken from The Essentials of Effective Prayer by Kay Arthur and David and BJ Lawson, week 4, pages 51-52