Biblical Answer

The point of praying when you're still struggling is not about getting what you want or what you need, but about getting to know God. When you pray, you're not just searching for answers, you're searching for God's purpose. You're not just asking for solutions to your problems, you're asking for guidance and wisdom to navigate those problems. Prayer is about cultivating a relationship with God, not just about getting what you want.

One of the main reasons we struggle with prayer is because we're too self-centered in our prayers. We're focused on our own needs and desires, rather than on God's purposes and character. We're trying to use prayer as a way to manipulate God into giving us what we want, rather than as a way to surrender to God's will. This is a shallow and superficial way of praying, and it's not likely to bring us the kind of transformation and growth that we're looking for.

When we pray, we're not just asking for God to fix our problems, we're asking for God to work through us to solve them. We're acknowledging our powerlessness and our need for God's presence and power in our lives. We're saying, "I need Your help, Lord. I need Your guidance and wisdom. I need Your strength and courage." This is a much deeper and more meaningful way of praying, and it's a way of praying that can bring us joy, peace, and transformation, even in the midst of struggles and challenges.