why do i feel my prayers sometimes are being ignored by god, i'm being neglected by god, that god doesn't care for me and he hides away from me? it feels like he doesn't care about me even i pray everyday.. i'm 14 btw.
2006-11-18 15:40:05 · 16 answers · asked by wonder why 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is going to be long. Like, book-length long. Fair warning.
Do you know how much He loves you? You are the reason for creation, for the Cross, and for Jesus' second coming.
You were the reason G-d created the universe. Before time began, He dreamed of creating you. The eternal G-d who had everything, who was perfect, became a man because He wanted you to be with Him so much.
You were the reason for the crucifixion. The night before Jesus went to the Cross for you, He said, "Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am!" (John 17:26) He could have decided not to go through with the plan He and His Father had--that was some serious spiritual and physical torment. But He said, "No. This one [insert your name] is worth it all." He called you the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2) and His greatest treasure (Matthew 13:46--He is the man/the merchant in those two parables).
You are the reason for the Second Coming. You know that He's coming back for you? When He went back to heaven after the resurrection, it says He sat down at the Father's right hand. Romans 8 and Hebrews 7:25 say that He is praying for you ("intercession"), crying out to the Father, "When can I go back? Do you see this one--My friend? Do You see how much hunger and longing are in that heart? I want to come back for My friend!" When the time is right (a lot of stuff has to happen first, according to biblical prophecy), He *will* come back for you--because He said so, and He cannot help but to be faithful to His word. He is so jealous for you; He wants no one else to fully have your heart except Him.
He is not ignoring you. He sees how much you want Him; He sees all the times you cry at night; He sees all the times you struggle to read the Bible, even when you don't understand it, because you want to know Him so much. So why doesn't He always seem close to you? Why does He seem silent?
The answer is hunger. He is awakening hunger in you for more of Him--because if He gave you all of Himself right now, you couldn't handle it. It's like eating a sandwich before going out to a restaurant. You're still kinda hungry, but you can't eat a whole lot. But if you don't eat that sandwich, you have room to eat all the food. So He withdraws from you--not completely; Jesus promised to be with us always through the Holy Spirit. But He doesn't say much; just waits. It hurts Him to withdraw from you because He sees your pain. (Psalm 56:8 says that each one of your tears is precious to Him.) He's not a cruel G-d. But He's doing this for you, because He knows you want Him...so He withdraws from you so that your desire for Him will increase. And as He waits, you begin to cry out in prayer to Him. All you can think about is Him. All you want is to read the Word and pray and worship.
There's no magical amount of hunger before He decides enough is enough. His timing is perfect, though it is not our timing (it usually takes longer than we wish...). But He always answers you. You never know how long a season of hunger will last. It's painful; it's hard; it's emotionally draining. But every time you go through a season like that, your hunger is increased...and so is your capacity for Him. You are able to hold more of Him, to understand more of who He is. That is what He wants to accomplish in you.
One more thing: He enjoys you so much, despite your weak prayers and your struggles with sin. He flat out loves being with you. He loves spending time with you as you read the Bible. He likes you as a person, enjoys your sense of humor, thinks you're the coolest person on the planet. And He values it so highly when you say, "G-d, I can't hear and I can't feel You, but I still choose to love You. I'm Yours no matter what."
Welcome to life as a believer...we all go through times of hunger. Don't lose heart. He is never as far from you as you think.
2006-11-18 16:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by The Clumsy Ninja 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is there anything in your life that could be considered a sin? If so repent of it, and continue in prayer, be persistent.
Are you praying in accordance with Gods will, or for selfish reasons?
I am not trying to be rude, but these are things that will hinder prayer.
Billy Graham tells about an entire year that he did not hear from God even once. He just stayed faithful and never doubted God, and His love. All will work out for the good for those who love and trust in God.
2006-11-19 01:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray harder... I feel like that sometimes too, and it really makes me feel discouraged... But i tell God how i feel and i tell him that i need to feel him in order to no that he is listening... Sometimes i have to pray for hours to feel like i get an ok i'm here listening, other times it's 5 min... Don't just pray asking for forgivness or for things, pray with an open mind God is a comforter, remember he is our friend and he likes to be praised for the good that he has done in our lives he likes to be told thank you... He also likes to just talk also. People look at God as if he is a judge and he judges us for the sin that we commit, he does no such thing in fact God does not like to be a judge thats why he's only going to sit in the judgement seat one time and that will be on judgement day... Right now he is sittin gin the mercy seat, and the fathers thrown, to be there for us in the time of trouble to guide to direct and to be a mercifull friend... Remember to always welcome the Holy Spirit when you pray and make sure God knows that you are willing to except any and all blessings that he has in store for you... God Bless and i hope that this helps. It helped me.
2006-11-18 23:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ash 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes patience is the best answer. I know it can be difficult especially when we live in a world where time is everything and everybody seeks for a quick response. God's time is the best time. but never give up praying! God does care for you. God hears everybody when they pray. the thing that challenges a lot of people is the ability to hear or understand him when he answers.
2006-11-19 00:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by sweet-b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was always taught when I prayed to ask that God's will be done and not my own. It is important to remember that God has a plan for you and you may not be able to see the big picture now but you will when it all comes out in the wash. Just continue to pray and live your life as God commands you to. Also sometimes we throw our blessings away when we curse God for not doing what we want Him to do. We are like three year olds that throw a tantrum for not getting our way. I've been praying to win the Mega Millions for years now and I haven't. ;) Just know that God has a plan for you and pray that His will be done in your life.
2006-11-19 00:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by Sugar Plum Fairy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God doesn't always move in big, visible, miraculous ways. We can't always rely on our feelings to tell us how we're doing in our walks with the Lord. If you have accepted Jesus into your heart, you are saved. That is a fact. If you are seeking God and reading your Bible and praying and trying to live your life in a way that pleases God, you are pleasing God. Fact. Hold on to what you know. When you don't feel like God loves you, the Bible says He does. This is where faith comes in after salvation. You trust God when you can't feel Him. You won't always have the warm fuzzy feelings but you will always have Jesus just as long as you keep pressing on in your walk. And eventually the feelings will come back. Just don't always look for those as the only proof that you're doing alright.
2006-11-19 00:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by logidzomai_1036 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to keep on praying, you are doing the right thing. God knows what is in your heart, and you should trust Him with your heart. God loves you (and all of us) but prayers are answered in His time, not ours. I have learned that in my life, and it has been hard to learn, but it is true.
2006-11-19 00:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are just going through a trial of your faith
Jesus is the Lillie of the Valley
In the valley he restores my soul
We have times of being on the mountain, and in the valley
In season and out of season, means sometimes we feel God all round us and in us and really blessings flowing like a river
Other times we feel nothing
Faith is not feeling, or sight, it is knowing, that God is faithful,
When you feel alone, you are never alone
He said he will never leave us or forsake us , he will be with us in and through all things
Rest in God and know that he is working out all things for your good.
In and for all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ concerning you
Thank him for what you are going through and
Have Faith In God
Bless you...
2006-11-19 01:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Gifted 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some of Gods greatest gifts are unanswered prayers! As a young girl I prayed that God would just please let this certain boy ask me out, and he did! then i wanted (as we got older) to marry him! that did not happen and for good reason cause he began to hit me! i am married now to a wonderful man that love me very much...........but it was not that loser I dated in high school! Do you see what I mean now?
2006-11-18 23:45:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you reading a bit of your Bible every day?? Perhaps you are the one ignoring him. He wrote you that letter and he is trying to get you to draw close to him through it--Will you?? God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts and his timetable is not the same as ours either, so perhaps you are just not aware that he is listening because you are trying to control his answers or put him on your schedule. Be more open to his endless possiblilities!!
2006-11-19 01:21:58 · answer #10 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that in my life GOD will say no. That doesn't mean he doesn't hear me. I have a 3 year old son. He really wants to drive my car. I tell him no because he will most likely hurt himself or others. He may not understand why I say no. I say it because I love him and if he continues to want to drive that bad he may just end up with one bad muscle car when he gets to be 16. I want him to drive. Just not now.
May GOD richly bless you.
2006-11-18 23:46:41 · answer #11 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋