I believe that the one thing which moves God to act upon the pleas of man, whether saint or sinner, is FAITH, for without this essential element it is impossible to please Him. I do know that God hears the prayers of sinners, other than repentance, else what explanation is there for one receiving healing while yet a sinner. I asked God to remove the desire for cigarettes from me LONG before I repented, received the baptism of the Holy Ghost and was immersed in the waters of baptism "in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ" for the remission of my sins.

Just something that I believe is worthy of consideration when pondering this mater.