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Your Question:
Is God ignoring my pleas for help?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the concern in your words, and I'm glad you're speaking from a place of love. As someone who's been in ministry for a while, I've seen many people struggle with the idea that God is ignoring their pleas for help. But let me tell you, I don't think that's always the case. Sometimes, our prayers are met with silence, not because God is ignoring us, but because He's trying to teach us something. As I read through the passages you shared, I'm reminded that our relationship with God is a two-way street. We can't just speak words to Him without putting in the effort to know Him, love Him, and worship Him. And when we do that, we open ourselves up to His guidance and correction. I've seen this play out in my own life, and in the lives of those I've counseled. When we're willing to listen and learn, God begins to reveal Himself to us in new and powerful ways. But what about when we don't see immediate results? That's where perseverance comes in. We must not give up on our prayers, but rather, we must show persistence and importunity. We must be willing to ask and seek and knock, even when the answer doesn't come right away. And when we do, we must examine our motives and make sure we're not praying for selfish reasons. As James says, "You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss." Let's be honest with ourselves and with God, and let's keep seeking Him with all our hearts.
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addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
how to pray
c s lewis
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
systematic theology
wayne grudem
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
depression
edward welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
luke
leon morris
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