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Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Omokowa(m): 12:13am On Jul 27, 2020
OyinO:


You are tactically and carefully dodging my question but I do understand why?
What questions?
Asking me to answer any question about God is like me asking God how and why some things happen which is not in our place to know. God is God and he expect us to worship him in good and bad times. I serve God not because of the good things he gave me but because he is God, creator of everything. I will not be able to serve God faithfully if all I want from him is to satisfy my wants, that is selfishness and greed combined. If he doesn't grant my wish, I become enemy with God,. Is that how it is suppose to be?
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Sheggy13(m): 12:39am On Jul 27, 2020
OtemAtum:

Las Las, prayers are useless. Read the book of Otem Erectus 226 to see how those entities you pray to regard your prayers whenever you pray.

Otem Erectus 226: 16, 17

16. and Eubius said, what shall happen to the history of Krishtanite which I have written? I shall rather protect it, or else I shall be found the greatest liar in history. and Mirza and Moloch and Eshu and many other gods said, the fun of the earth shall be lost when they do not call upon our names anymore.
17. and their continual weeping to the gods, being fun to us, shall be a thing of the past. No, we shall not allow this. Now while they spoke, the gods who wanted science and development in the world came and said, are you ready for the battle? and they said, we are ready.
Lol, which book is Otem Erectus again.. What religion do you follow?
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Gilbertkwabena(m): 2:23am On Jul 27, 2020
Omokowa:

You have spoken well but let me remind you that this so Christians you talk about may be just a Christian by appearance but not by heart. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Can you do me a favor by been obedient to God for just a year and watch his goodness upon your life. He says "test and see that the lord is good"

Obedient to God? What does that mean? If you mean to obey those thing you call ten commandment, let me help you... Those laws are palgarism law... It existed thousands of years before Torah was even written. If you mean confessing Jesus as god, its also useless bcuz whether u confess or not, it doesn't make you a good or bad person (infact the most fearful people on earth are the so called religious people).

You also do me a favor, answer this my question. If your God is supreme as you claim... It would mean you're worshipping g a supreme God and then you'll have better advantage than any other person who doesn't. So tell me one advantage of a Christians over non Christians or believers. Advantage not promises. Thanks

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Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Kobojunkie: 4:13am On Jul 27, 2020
Gilbertkwabena:
This isn't about personal experience, its about fact. Its about what happens on this world. Stop deceiving yourself and fact the fact. If its about prayer, Nigeria Christians should be the most successful people but what are we seeing? Am 1000% sure that you've prayed about something you so much desire but didn't come and probably you had to say God knows best or so.
The Truth of God does not depend on what Nigerian Christians do or don't do.
You are right that I have indeed prayed and n0t received but even after 22 years, I am still holding out hope that now that I know Him, He will indeed prove His word true by answering a 22-year old request.
Gilbertkwabena:
There are more than 3 billion people on dart who doesn't believe in God and never prayed to some god for anything yet the same result applies to them and dose who prays.
Even those 3 billion will quickly tell you that they were not able to get their hearts desire in all that they have each gotten.
Gilbertkwabena:
Stop being deceived, God doesn't do nothing... Fate,faith(determination) and actions brings about accomplishing desires not some god anywhere. If its some God anywhere, someone like you who is drunk of Jesus should have been dangote.
Even the dangote's have desires that gone unmet and that is nothing new as far as humans are concerned. Life for some has become a game of settling for that which is available when that which is deeply desired is not within reach.
I have no desire to be a dangote... I am who I am meant to be and I am content with that. What I desire, only God Himself can give to me, and since I found Him, I intend on collecting since His promise, He freely gives.
If you choose to depend on fate for your own desires, then goodluck with that. I have God, so fate is meaningless to me.
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by OtemAtum: 5:06am On Jul 27, 2020
Omokowa:

The word of God is not mere men's reality please... You cannot understand the things of the spirit if you are not in the spirit. Yes you may be connected in the spirit with your own god, but others connect in the spirit with their own... Even bearing a Christian name does not guarantee one to understand the word of God, but if you seek him he shows you... The things of the spirit is not meant for everybody... Especially those that will abuse it

You deal with only one of the gods called Jehovah, but I deal with thousands of them. I see and record their activities and I can authoritatively tell you that currently Jehovah your god as well as thousands of religious gods is now held captive in a spiritual cage. If it is not so, I won't have the boldness to tell you this. May the Light of God Almighty reveal this truth to you someday. cool

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Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by OyinO: 5:52am On Jul 27, 2020
Omokowa:

What questions?
Asking me to answer any question about God is like me asking God how and why some things happen which is not in our place to know. God is God and he expect us to worship him in good and bad times. I serve God not because of the good things he gave me but because he is God, creator of everything. I will not be able to serve God faithfully if all I want from him is to satisfy my wants, that is selfishness and greed combined. If he doesn't grant my wish, I become enemy with God,. Is that how it is suppose to be?


You're a religious slave of Rome. If you're scared of questions, then there is something you're hiding. Dazzol!
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 10:43am On Jul 29, 2020
Mryacks:


We appreciate. God bless you...
God bless you also
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 10:44am On Jul 29, 2020
Gilbertkwabena:


If you pray to God and what you pray happens, you give thanks.

If what u pray for doesn't happen, u say he knows best why it didn't happen.

The same result can be obtained whether you pray or not. What matters is your determination and faith on what you what. You don't need shouting to some God somewhere for any miracle bcuz it doesn't come. Your strong will is what matters.

We live by faith and not by sight...
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 10:47am On Jul 29, 2020
ugobi2555:

Am already blessed
Amen.
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 10:52am On Jul 29, 2020
Viktoreze:

The first and most important thing is to forgive all who have wronged you and free your heart of grudges. God bless you

Thank you. Also noted. God bless you too
You are loved

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Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 10:55am On Jul 29, 2020
Elder0001:


Your prayers aren't answered because the person you're praying to doesn't exist!
Prayers don't work! If they do, most Nigerians would be billionaires in dollars and Nigeria will be a better country than China.

We live by faith and not by sight
God is not dead. He is alive and he is still doing miracle. I am a testimony
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 10:56am On Jul 29, 2020
Geekop:
God bless you @mhizsuzzy
And bless you too dear
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 10:59am On Jul 29, 2020
lastchild:
with all these explanations of God and how to seek him, you people make him look unreachable

With my experiences in spirituality I have come to realize that reaching God has no formula, he responds to individuals differently, just reach out to him the way you know how to, don't read any manual anywhere

Relationship with God is important over religion. But you need guidance at the early stage. I thought like you but God placed wonderful friends around me to help me. As a child feed with milk, you need assistance till your grow yo a point
Thank you. Noted
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 11:01am On Jul 29, 2020
krushdripper:
If your christian prayers were real, Aso rock and Nigeria as a whole would not be where it is today. You so called religious are a disgusting lot.
There is a way that seemeth right but the end is destruction...
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 11:03am On Jul 29, 2020
buzorcharles:



Why not start praying for Nigeria and our leaders.
I pray for them and I pray for their hearts to know Christ sincerely cos that is the what transforms a man
Thank you
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 11:06am On Jul 29, 2020
generalwo:
..... Thanks so much.... I think this applies mostly to me sad sad[left][/left]

You are welcome
I preach the message of one man. God because of that one person let me preach the message.
Thank God you are one. You are my answered prayer.
You are loved

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Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 11:07am On Jul 29, 2020
Olatara:
Obedience to God's word.
Very important.
You are loved
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 11:08am On Jul 29, 2020
PitexyBaba:


I pray God will answer all our prayers.. Amen.

Amen

You are loved

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Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Galactico4ever(m): 11:20am On Jul 29, 2020
I did everything right, still it seems the almighty is not hearkening to my pleas.I won't be discouraged sha..
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Kobojunkie: 3:04pm On Jul 29, 2020
Galactico4ever:
I did everything right, still it seems the almighty is not hearkening to my pleas.I won't be discouraged sha..
Try obeying Jesus Christ commandments for a change.
They are about 5 or 6 commandments as far as rebooting your relationship with Him (becoming worthy of being His follower) is concerned. Become like a child as commanded and begin to work your way through those commandments until the Spirit of God bears witness to you that you have indeed completed what He commands. And then see if your prayers are not answered the more you continue to allow Him lead you.
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Galactico4ever(m): 6:57pm On Jul 29, 2020
Kobojunkie:
Try obeying Jesus Christ commandments for a change.
They are about 5 or 6 commandments as far as rebooting your relationship with Him (becoming worthy of being His follower) is concerned. Become like a child as commanded and begin to work your way through those commandments until the Spirit of God bears witness to you that you have indeed completed what He commands. And then see if your prayers are not answered the more you continue to allow Him lead you.
Do you care to share the 5 or 6 commandments?
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Kobojunkie: 7:06pm On Jul 29, 2020
Galactico4ever:
Do you care to share the 5 or 6 commandments?
Here they are.... each Passage is Jesus Christ saying exactly what we have to OBEY in other to become His followers...

1. Become a child again in your thinking and your actions

Matthew 14 vs 23-24
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23. Then he said, “The truth is, you must change your thinking and become like little children. If you don’t do this, you will never enter God’s kingdom.
24. The greatest person in God’s kingdom is the one who makes himself humble like this child.

2. Be prepared to abandon parents, brother, sister, children, spouse, in-laws, e.t.c.
3. Abandon all that you know/believe, have, and all that you are
4. Be ready and willing to bear your own burden (not someone else's cross - not even your family's or children's)

Matthew 10 vs 34-39
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34. “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace. I came to bring trouble.[h]
35. I have come to make this happen:
‘A son will turn against his father.
A daughter will turn against her mother.
A daughter-in-law will turn against her mother-in-law.
36. Even members of your own family will be your enemies.’
37. “Those who love their father or mother more than they love me are not worthy of me. And those who love their son or daughter more than they love me are not worthy of me.
38. Those who will not accept the cross that is given to them when they follow me are not worthy of me.
39. Those who try to keep the life they have will lose it. But those who give up their life for me will find true life.
5. Be prepared to lose life(reputation, career, control, property, etc.)
Matthew 16 vs 24-27
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24. Then Jesus said to his *disciples, “If any of you want to be my follower, you must stop thinking about yourself and what you want. You must be willing to carry the cross that is given to you for following me.
25. Any of you who try to save the life you have will lose it. But you who give up your life for me will find true life.
26. It is worth nothing for you to have the whole world if you yourself are lost. You could never pay enough to buy back your life.
27. The Son of Man will come again with his Father’s glory and with his angels. And he will reward everyone for what they have done.

6. Desire above all to find and enter the Kingdom of God and also walk the path of righteousness, with God as your guide every step
7. Let go of all control you have over your life and circumstances, allowing God to take care of your every need

Matthew 6 vs 25-34
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25. “So I tell you, don’t worry about the things you need to live—what you will eat, drink, or wear. Life is more important than food, and the body is more important than what you put on it.
26. Look at the birds. They don’t plant, harvest, or save food in barns, but your heavenly Father feeds them. Don’t you know you are worth much more than they are?
27. You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it.
28. “And why do you worry about clothes? Look at the wildflowers in the field. See how they grow. They don’t work or make clothes for themselves.
29. But I tell you that even Solomon, the great and rich king, was not dressed as beautifully as one of these flowers.
30. If God makes what grows in the field so beautiful, what do you think he will do for you? It’s just grass—one day it’s alive, and the next day someone throws it into a fire. But God cares enough to make it beautiful. Surely he will do much more for you. Your faith is so small!
31. “Don’t worry and say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’
32. That’s what those people who don’t know God are always thinking about. Don’t worry, because your Father in heaven knows that you need all these things.
33. What you should want most is God’s kingdom and doing what he wants you to do. Then he will give you all these other things you need.
34. So don’t worry about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Tomorrow will have its own worries.
* taken from another translation to boost ease of reading
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Galactico4ever(m): 7:08pm On Jul 29, 2020
Kobojunkie:
Here they are.... each Passage is Jesus Christ saying exactly what we have to OBEY in other to become His followers...

1. Become a child again in your thinking and your actions


2. Be prepared to abandon parents, brother, sister, children, spouse, in-laws, e.t.c.
3. Abandon all that you know/believe, have, and all that you are
4. Be ready and willing to bear your own burden (not someone else's cross - not even your family's or children's)

5. Be prepared to lose life(reputation, career, control, property, etc.)


6. Desire above all to find and enter the Kingdom of God and also walk the path of righteousness, with God as your guide every step
7. Let go of all control you have over your life and circumstances, allowing God to take care of your every need

Thanks a lot.I'll be reading this and also try practicing
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by Kobojunkie: 7:13pm On Jul 29, 2020
Galactico4ever:
Thanks a lot.I'll be reading this and also try practicing
I am rooting for you! smiley
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by krushdripper(m): 8:34pm On Jul 29, 2020
mhizsuzzy:

There is a way that seemeth right but the end is destruction...
You are loved
Spare me your bible quotes please before you start trying to sound like one resolved, principled, happy loving person. You have lost your identity as an African by buying into this colonial scheme they call christianity. Y'all can keep faking, decieving many others & fooling yourselves as long as y'all want till it's probably to late.. I & many others have desisted from being a part of this mental prison called religion & more would desist from a continous awakening ever spreading. An African christian is a broken, deranged & destroyed weakling.
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by krushdripper(m): 9:03pm On Jul 29, 2020
Gilbertkwabena:


Obedient to God? What does that mean? If you mean to obey those thing you call ten commandment, let me help you... Those laws are palgarism law... It existed thousands of years before Torah was even written. If you mean confessing Jesus as god, its also useless bcuz whether u confess or not, it doesn't make you a good or bad person (infact the most fearful people on earth are the so called religious people).

You also do me a favor, answer this my question. If your God is supreme as you claim... It would mean you're worshipping g a supreme God and then you'll have better advantage than any other person who doesn't. So tell me one advantage of a Christians over non Christians or believers. Advantage not promises. Thanks
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 9:51pm On Jul 29, 2020
krushdripper:
Spare me your bible quotes please before you start trying to sound like one resolved, principled, happy loving person. You have lost your identity as an African by buying into this colonial scheme they call christianity. Y'all can keep faking, decieving many others & fooling yourselves as long as y'all want till it's probably to late.. I & many others have desisted from being a part of this mental prison called religion & more would desist from a continous awakening ever spreading. An African christian is a broken, deranged & destroyed weakling.

There is a way that seemeth right but the end leads to destruction... (You will this later)

You are blessed
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by mhizsuzzy(f): 9:55pm On Jul 29, 2020
Galactico4ever:
I did everything right, still it seems the almighty is not hearkening to my pleas.I won't be discouraged sha..

How are you doing now?
Hope you are okay....
I will like to pray with you... (Matt 18:19)
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by lastchild: 10:10pm On Jul 29, 2020
mhizsuzzy:


Relationship with God is important over religion. But you need guidance at the early stage. I thought like you but God placed wonderful friends around me to help me. As a child feed with milk, you need assistance till your grow yo a point
Thank you. Noted
You are loved
the best guidance is the Holy Spirit not friends, that's why few of us who seek God by force without anybody's guidance found him deeper than those that were guided

Being guided by human will only leave you at the level of your guidance knowledge, he or she can't teach you what he doesn't know

All the religions in the world were founded by people who seek God without human guidance

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Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by krushdripper(m): 10:21pm On Jul 29, 2020
mhizsuzzy:


There is a way that seemeth right but the end leads to destruction... (You will this later)

You are blessed
Only you know what you mean by (You will this later), keep your evangelism away from me.
Re: Why Are My Prayers Not Answered?? by pauloskie38(m): 11:17pm On Jul 29, 2020
God listens to people from all nations. (Psalm 145:18, 19) His Word, the Bible, encourages us to speak to him about any matter that concerns us. (Philippians 4:6, 7) Yet, some prayers displease God. For example, repeating memorized prayers does not please him.​—Read Matthew 6:7.

Also, Jehovah dislikes the prayers of people who willfully disregard his law. (Proverbs 28:9) For example, in Bible times, God refused to listen to Israelites who were guilty of murder. Clearly, we must meet certain requirements to be heard by God.​—Read Isaiah 1:15.

What must we do to be heard by God?
We cannot approach God in prayer without faith. (James 1:5, 6) We must be convinced that he exists and cares about us. We can strengthen our faith by studying the Bible because true faith is based on the evidence and assurances found in God’s Word.​—Read Hebrews 11:1, 6.

We should pray sincerely and humbly. Even God’s Son, Jesus, was humble when he prayed. (Luke 22:41, 42) So, rather than tell God what to do, we should try to understand his requirements by reading the Bible. Then we can pray in harmony with God’s will.​—Read 1 John 5:14.

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