A thought on prayer

"Pray till you believe God." I read this sentence this morning and it made me wonder...how have I been praying? Mark 11:24 says "When ye pray, believe." Again, I thought, do I not believe God will answer my prayers? Do I only hope God will answer my prayers, or do I know he will answer them? Knowing is different than hoping. Knowing is freeing. Knowing and believing lead me into rest. "For we which have believed do enter into rest." (Hebrews 4:3) I seek that restful place, that place where even though storms may be surrounding me, I can find a peace. Knowing God, knowing that He will answer my prayers, knowing His promises...it's what calms the unrest in my heart. For that I will always be thankful.