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Your Question:
What's the point of praying when my prayers aren't being answered?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the frustration in your question. It's as if you're wondering, "What's the point of praying if my prayers aren't being answered?" I want to share with you what I've learned from my own experiences and from the Bible. You see, prayer isn't just about getting what we want from God; it's about building a relationship with Him. It's about coming before Him, acknowledging our dependence on Him, and trusting in His goodness and power. The Bible says that God listens to our prayers and answers them (1 Kings 8:52; Psalms 6:9). Even when we don't receive the response we're requesting, our prayers are not in vain (Matt. 6:6; Romans 8:26-27). Prayer changes the way God acts, and we must ask in faith, trusting that He will provide what we need (James 4:2). Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7-8). This isn't about manipulating God into giving us what we want; it's about trusting in His goodness and sovereignty. I want to encourage you to persist in prayer, even when you don't see immediate results. The Bible says that importunity, or shamelessness, wins the day (Luke 11:9-13). It's not that God is unwilling to answer; it's that we may not be willing to trust in Him enough to persist in prayer. Remember, prayer is not just about getting what we want; it's about building a relationship with God and trusting in His goodness and power. So, keep praying, my friend, and trust that God is working in your life, even when you don't see the answers you're looking for.
Sources:
systematic theology
wayne grudem
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
how to pray
c s lewis
luke
leon morris
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
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