Biblical Answer

Understanding God's Answer to Prayer

When we pray, we often expect a specific response from God. However, the Bible teaches us that God always answers our prayers, but not always in the way we ask Him to. This can be frustrating and confusing, especially when we don't get the answer we want. But the truth is, God's answer to prayer is not about getting what we want, but about having a deeper relationship with Him. As Jesus said, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you" (John 15:7). This means that God's answer to prayer is not just about getting answers, but about having perfect and complete oneness with Him.

Why God Doesn't Answer Our Prayers

So, why doesn't God answer our prayers the way we want Him to? One reason is that we often don't trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. We tend to think that God's answer to prayer is about getting what we want, rather than about trusting in His goodness and sovereignty. But the Bible teaches us that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). We must learn to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we don't get the answer we want. Another reason is that we often pray for things that are not in God's will. God's answer to prayer is not about getting what we want, but about aligning our desires with His will. When we pray, we must ask ourselves, "Is this in God's will?" and "Is this what God wants for me?"

The Purpose of Prayer

The purpose of prayer is not to get answers from God, but to have a deeper relationship with Him. When we pray, we must focus on having oneness with God, rather than just getting what we want. As the Bible says, "Pray continually, giving thanks to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 5:20). This means that we must pray with a heart of gratitude and trust, rather than just asking for things. When we pray, we must remember that God's answer to prayer is not about getting what we want, but about having a deeper relationship with Him. By trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, and focusing on having oneness with Him, we can have a more effective and fulfilling prayer life.