351. How to Pray Like It’s Already Done: Mark 11:24
The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count
Release Date: 11/24/2025
The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count
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In today’s episode, Rob explores one of Jesus’ most powerful teachings on prayer: believing that God has already answered before you see the results. Too often we pray and instantly doubt, treating our prayers like hopeful wishes rather than declarations of faith. But Jesus shows us a different way. When you pray with belief—real belief—you align your heart with God’s will and invite Him to move powerfully in your life.
Rob breaks down how to shift from hesitant, uncertain prayers to bold, confident faith that lives as if God’s answer is already on the way.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Why doubt often creeps in immediately after prayer
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What Jesus meant when He said, “Believe that you have received it”
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How faith acts before the evidence arrives
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A practical picture of faith using the “online order” analogy
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How to start praying with confidence, boldness, and expectation
Key Insight
Faith doesn’t wait for proof—faith prepares for the promise. When you pray and believe God has already responded, you create space in your life for Him to deliver.
Today’s Challenge
Ask yourself: What am I believing God for right now?
Pray about it—and then:
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Speak with confidence
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Act in faith
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Thank God before you see the outcome
Live today as if God’s answer is already in motion.
Scripture of the Day
Mark 11:24 —
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
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