How Should I Pray So That God Will Listen?

How Should I Pray So That God Will Listen?

I try to have a regular prayer life, but I feel like my prayers hit the ceiling. I promise God I will change, and I end up doing the same things. How can I pray wisely and know that God will answer?

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Day 317: James 1; Jeremiah 21-22; Psalm 129

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2 Kings 17:39

Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

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