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Your Question:
Why is God taking so long to answer my prayers?
Answer:
As I sit here, pondering the question of why God seems to be taking so long to answer our prayers, I'm reminded of the importance of prayer being a relationship between two persons - myself and God. It's not just about voicing our requests, but about having a heartfelt, personal, and specific connection with Him. When we pray, we must not just speak words, but also involve our hearts and minds in the process. I think of the many examples in Scripture where prayers were answered, but not immediately. The people of Israel prayed for centuries for the Messiah to come, and it wasn't until the time was right that God sent His Son. The souls of martyrs in heaven cry out for God to judge the earth, but He tells them to rest a little longer. These examples show us that God's timing is not always our timing, and that there can be long periods of delay during which prayers go unanswered. It's not that God is unwilling, but that He is working in His own wise and perfect way. As a pastor, I've seen many people become discouraged when their prayers aren't answered right away. But I've also seen the power of persistence and perseverance in prayer. When we pray with sincerity and faith, and are willing to take action, we can be confident that God will answer our prayers. Sometimes, the answer may not come in the way we expect, but it will come. And in the meantime, our prayers can be a source of spiritual growth and intimacy with God.
Sources:
systematic theology
wayne grudem
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
luke
leon morris
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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