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The Point of Praying: Understanding God's Sovereignty and Our Relationship with Him

When we ask the question, "What's the point of praying when God doesn't seem to care?" we may be misunderstanding the nature of God's sovereignty and our relationship with Him. The Bible teaches us that God is in control of all things, and He knows the future (Isaiah 46:10). However, this doesn't mean that God is indifferent to our prayers or that He doesn't care about our needs. In fact, the Bible encourages us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), indicating that prayer is an essential part of our relationship with God.

Prayer: A Means of Discerning God's Will and Building Intimacy with Him

The point of praying is not just to get answers from God, but to have perfect and complete oneness with Him (Matthew 6:33). When we pray, we are not just asking for things, but we are also seeking to align ourselves with God's holy will (Psalm 37:4). Prayer can be a means of discerning God's will, and sometimes, we have to be still and listen to God (Psalm 46:10). We should not be deterred from prayer just because we don't get the answers we want. Instead, we should continue to pray, knowing that God is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).

The Importance of Trust and Obedience

The Bible teaches us that God rewards our faith in His righteous judgments (Hebrews 11:6). When we pray, we are not just asking for things, but we are also trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty. We should not assume that God is indifferent to our prayers or that He doesn't care about our needs. Instead, we should trust in His goodness and sovereignty, and obey His will, even when we don't understand it. As Jesus taught us, we should pray for those who persecute us, and trust that God will work all things together for our good (Matthew 5:44). Ultimately, the point of praying is not just to get answers, but to have a deep and intimate relationship with God, and to trust in His goodness and sovereignty.