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8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by pinkpearl17(f): 7:42am On Mar 03, 2019
What is prayer and why do we pray?

Prayer is a spiritual communication with God. It is a time when we talk to Him and also listen to hear Him and to also develop deep intimacy. When you become a child of God, you have the privilege of this special communication with Him.

We pray to maintain a constant communion with God and to be able to relate with Him, know and do His will and lay out desires on Him.

Prayer is an effective tool in communicating with God. Jesus Christ was always praying.

Many atimes He withdrew to be alone in order to pray. It was a necessity.Luke 5:16

In the book of John, Jesus instructed believers to ask for anything in His name and it will be done unto us. John 14:14.

That being said, why do we pray sometimes without seeing results?

1. Our motives are wrong.
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

James 4:3

We pray for something just because another person has it and we desire it. There is no tangible reason why we want it. Know you not that this is coveteousness and the bible warns against it?

2.Unforgiveness and grudges.

A broken and contrite heart, God will not despise. If our heart is filled with grudges, Unforgiveness and bitterness, it will be difficult for your prayers to be answered because Jesus specifically said
'before you pray, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.' Mark 11:25.

Our personal answered prayer is conditioned upon our relationship with others and with God. You cannot be fuming with bitterness and rage against your fellow human and go to pray.

3. Our heart is filled with wickedness and oppression.
The Lord is far from the wicked but He hears the prayers of the righteous Proverbs 15:29 NLT.

When you lift up your hands in prayer, i will not look. Though you offer many prayers, i will not listen. For your hands are covered with the blood of innocent victims. Isaiah 1:15

4. We pray amiss

All our prayers should begin with thanksgiving. We should also pray with scriptural backing. Your prayer points and process should be in line with the word of God.

5. Doubt.

Doubt is like planting a seed today and uprooting it the following day before it germinates. When you pray, don't doubt.
'But when you ask Him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as the wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.

Such people should not expect to receive something from the Lord. James 1:6 &7

6. God has answered by saying 'no'.

'According to His will', This is the caveat Jesus gave inorder for any prayer we make to be answered. Our desires must be tailored in line with the will of God so our prayers can be answered.
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and power to do what pleases Him. Philippians 2:13

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will grant you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

Do you realise what is going on here? God has first put His desires in you so when you pray, this desires will be fulfilled.

7. God is saying, 'Not yet'.

As a parent, if your 8 year old child ask for a car to drive, will you give them? They will have to get to 18years before they can legally be able to drive. So what do you say to them? Not yet, my child.

There is a level of spiritual maturity you will need to get to as a Christian before some prayers will be answered. And you attain this level of maturity when you continually feed on His word and allow it to transform and renew your mind. This is required because it will enable you to handle your blessings properly and for you to be stretched enough to handle it.

8. God is saying, keep knocking.

Remember the story of the unrighteous Judge and the widow? Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Persistent prayers develops patience in us.

Be persistent in your prayers. The timing of God cannot be evaluated by man. It can take 5 seconds, minutes, days, weeks, months or years. Only keep praying.
'Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24.

Our Heavenly Father cannot withold any good thing from us. This is the promise He has made. Your prayers will never be in vain. Believe.

https://musingsandroses./2019/02/25/8-things-you-should-know-about-unanswered-prayers/

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by hakeem4(m): 7:50am On Mar 03, 2019
I think there’s is only one reason why god isn’t answering our prayers. The only reason our prayers are not answered is because god is busy preparing hell fire for people who are against his wish.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by CAPSLOCKED: 7:53am On Mar 03, 2019
THERE ARE NO REASONS FOR UNANSWERED PRAYERS. THERE ARE NO ANSWERED PRAYERS.
STOP HURTING YOURSELF AND BLAMING YOURSELF FOR THE THINGS YOU CAN'T CHANGE,HUMAN.
RELIGION HAS CONDEMNED YOU. TOLD YOU YOU'RE A SINNER NEEDING SAVING, SO YOU BELIEVE THIS.
YOU THINK YOUR PRAYERS AREN'T BEING ANSWERED BECAUSE OF YOUR SINS, OR BECAUSE YOU LACK GRACE, OR YOU'RE UNWORTHY, OR YOU NEED TO TRY HARDER.
ALL THIS IS A WASTE OF TIME.

ALL THAT YOU GET FROM ANSWERED PRAYERS, SOME IRRELIGIOUS PEOPLE GET THEM WITHOUT PAYING.
ALL THAT YOU LACK, SOME IRRELIGIOUS PEOPLE LACK AS WELL.

SO WHAT'S THE POINT PRAYING, TRYING TO CONVINCE GOD THAT YOU KNOW MORE THAN HIM BY ASKING HIM TO CHANGE HIS PLANS TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR WISHES?

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by kay29000(m): 7:57am On Mar 03, 2019
Doubt is the number one reason why prayers remain unanswered. Most of us pray for things, but there is doubt in our hearts that God can actually do that thing. Once you doubt, you might as well not have prayed, as your prayers become useless. It is only when we believe 100% that our prayers would be answered that they get answered.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by helinues: 7:57am On Mar 03, 2019
grin

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by Jaynom(m): 7:58am On Mar 03, 2019
Or God is saying: "Use your Brain. Common sense can solve your situation not prayers & fasting!" undecided

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by WhoBeThisMan: 7:58am On Mar 03, 2019
Prayer is a communication between you and your father. If you understand this, there is no such thing as unanswered prayers.
If you humans as wicked as you are, knows how to give good gifts to your children, how much more God himself.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by Shezkid: 7:59am On Mar 03, 2019
hakeem4:
I think there’s is only one reason why god isn’t answering our prayers. The only reason our prayers are not answered is because god is busy preparing hell fire for people who are against his wish.

I no fit laugh grin

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by AgamaHub: 8:00am On Mar 03, 2019
What kind of people will succeed in life?



•Those who understand the 80–20 rule and focus on what gets results
•Those who find ways to win, not excuses for losing
•Those who can see situations for what they are, and not create a new reality that suits their preconceptions
•Those who choose to define success on their own terms rather than someone else’s

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by chudez0147(m): 8:00am On Mar 03, 2019
Ok O!
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by Britishcoins(m): 8:00am On Mar 03, 2019
Nice one, God bless the op

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by Nobody: 8:00am On Mar 03, 2019
God answers prayers when it's right time. Have patience.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by WhoBeThisMan: 8:05am On Mar 03, 2019
hakeem4:
I think there’s is only one reason why god isn’t answering our prayers. The only reason our prayers are not answered is because god is busy preparing hell fire for people who are against his wish.
That analogy is not correct.

God dosnt want anybody to perish. He puts all efforts and spares nothing to ensure the greatest sinner has a chance. He is Love. Everything man knows about love is from God and its just a glimpse.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by victorazyvictor(m): 8:05am On Mar 03, 2019
hakeem4:
I think there’s is only one reason why god isn’t answering our prayers. The only reason our prayers are not answered is because god is busy preparing hell fire for people who are against his wish.
grin wicked boy grin

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by Truefaith: 8:05am On Mar 03, 2019
Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ?


Are your sins forgiven by God?



Are you sure you are born again?



Do you really understand what that term means?



"It is appointed unto men once to die, after this judgment"


www.thetruechristianfaith.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-born-again/

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by BillGoldberg: 8:06am On Mar 03, 2019
All I can say is that prayer works.... Am a terrible sinner but prayer works for me.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by victorazyvictor(m): 8:06am On Mar 03, 2019
WhoBeThisMan:
That analogy is not correct.

God dosnt want anybody to perish. He puts all efforts and spares nothing to ensure the greatest sinner has a chance. He is Love. Everything man knows about love is from God and its just a glimpse.

Keep deceiving yourself ...
"Not all that call me father, father are my children"
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by UncleSnr(m): 8:08am On Mar 03, 2019
Are prayers even answered?
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by WhoBeThisMan: 8:09am On Mar 03, 2019
victorazyvictor:


Keep deceiving yourself ...
"Not all that call me father, father are my children"
how am I deceiving myself pls
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by WhoBeThisMan: 8:10am On Mar 03, 2019
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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by Horiolah(m): 8:20am On Mar 03, 2019
WhoBeThisMan:
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Well done
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by hahn(m): 8:41am On Mar 03, 2019
WhoBeThisMan:
That analogy is not correct.

God dosnt want anybody to perish. He puts all efforts and spares nothing to ensure the greatest sinner has a chance. He is Love. Everything man knows about love is from God and its just a glimpse.

What amount of effort did it use in creating hell?
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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by CAPSLOCKED: 8:58am On Mar 03, 2019
hahn:


What amount of effort did it use in creating hell?

CAPABLE OF BUILDING HELL A PLACE HE WILL TORTURE HIS BELOVED CHILDREN WHO ERRED, BUT CANNOT FEED A STARVING HOMELESS CHILD, OR GIVE THE VACCINE FOR MALARIA OR CANCER.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by mayorall(m): 9:00am On Mar 03, 2019
Be a kingdom servant according to Matthew 6:33...


Before the need come, you will have it.....God give me, give me, I said give me now is the prayer for babies...Pray for the advancement of God's kingdom.
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by Nobody: 9:10am On Mar 03, 2019
Prayers dont work. Gods will is always done
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by alamscolo(m): 9:14am On Mar 03, 2019
Nice points by the poster. You are really in line with this post of yours

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by hahn(m): 9:19am On Mar 03, 2019
CAPSLOCKED:


CAPABLE OF BUILDING HELL A PLACE HE WILL TORTURE HIS BELOVED CHILDREN WHO ERRED, BUT CANNOT FEED A STARVING HOMELESS CHILD, OR GIVE THE VACCINE FOR MALARIA OR CANCER.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by chukwuibuipob: 9:23am On Mar 03, 2019
sad sadGod doesn't ansa the prayer of the WICKED ONES.ONE STEP IN CHURCH/ 12 steps back to one baba onijagidijagan shrinw ri harm/do evil
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by sandraade(f): 9:33am On Mar 03, 2019
hakeem4:
I think there’s is only one reason why god isn’t answering our prayers. The only reason our prayers are not answered is because god is busy preparing hell fire for people who are against his wish.
This is not funny at all... I understand you're trying to be funny. But you're not.. You only shown how stupid you are
Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by theoldpretender(m): 9:34am On Mar 03, 2019
It is really very funny to see atheists come and spoof both the Christian and Muslim threads with mockery.

To the atheists, we know you don't believe in god or gods.We know. But mocking people for their beliefs in a god or god after a while gets stale. And frankly speaking makes you guys line k insensitive and trollish, and makes atheism look like it is for the proud and not for genuine seekers of truth.

Besides, you don't convince anyone with mockery..

And why should you care about something that does not exist?

And sorry, but random internet posts don't free anybody.

Calm down

And the same goes for Christians who troll Muslim threads as well as Muslims who troll Christian threads. Seriously all of you, get a life.

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Re: 8 Things You Should Know About Unanswered Prayers by solutionzz: 9:39am On Mar 03, 2019
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