To whom or how shall I pray to make God hear my voice?

Question

Last year all issues in my life were going absolutely upside down. I had that sickness which lasted for 6 months and put me on steroids. My job was going all the way wrong.... an so on and so on... I've prayed God more than anything. Just to help me not to suffer anymore. Because I've suffered more than I can handled. Then everything has changed. I thought that he has heard my prayers. But I guess he did not. 3 weeks ago I was raped, and 3 days ago my relationship has broke down in such a disgusting way. Now I am all alone, I have no reason to wake up in the mornings anymore. Enough is enough. Can you tell me whom shall pray now? Or how shall I pray. Cause I'm trying to pray almost every second that I'm not working. I walk with bible in my hands, Still it is not enough. Whom shall I cling to? Won't there be any justice in this world? Is it too much for me to be happy even though I had been always thankful to God?

Answer 1

Two things come to mind...
We need to have Realistic Expectations of God, and,
We need to be 'on the Same wave-length', so-to-speak.
It will be easier for you to understand what I mean by reading the following articles, than for me to try explaining 'in a nutshell'...

Does Praying Do Any Good? :
- Why do People Pray?
- Does Anyone Hear Prayers?
- Are ALL Prayers Heard?
WHY Should You Pray?
- Prayer Can Solve Problems
http://watchtower.org/e/20001115/article_01.htm

Does God Really Care? :
- Many Questions--Few Satisfying Answers
- Divine Intervention--What Can We Expect?
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2003/10/1/article_01.htm

The Power of Prayer
- - Not All Requests Are Granted
- God Does Answer Prayers
- - Modernday Examples
- - What If You Feel Unworthy to Pray?
http://watchtower.org/e/20000301/article_01.htm

Prayers That Are Heard by God
- What God Promises
- Dealing With Personal Problems
http://watchtower.org/e/20020908a/article_01.htm

Will Good Triumph Over Evil? :
- Good Surrounded by Evil
- How Good Will Conquer Evil
http://watchtower.org/e/20060101/article_01.htm

An Earth Free From Suffering
http://watchtower.org/library/dg/index.htm?article=article_02.htm

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Answer 2

(1) Continue to pray to God. If you do not know what or how to pray, then ask Him what to pray. The Holy Spirit will help you pray in the right way. Cling to Christ who is the only way to God.

(2) There often is not justice in this world. That is why we have faith in another world where justice is done. In the bible, there is a passage that talks about this:

Matthew 19:30
But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.

This passage (to read it in context, you may go to www.gospelcom.net) makes it clear that there are many who appear to have it all going for them in this world (money, whatever), but in the next will be poor. As well, many who suffer, or who seem to not have anything going right in this world, will be rich in heaven!

(3) It is not at all too much to ask to be happy. However, happiness is often dependent on your circumstances. Some people are happy in different circumstances, although I don't think your circumstances would make anyone happy.

God will fill you with joy regardless. There is a joy in the intimate relationship with Christ that surpasses any kind of happiness you can achieve.

Praying for you.

Answer 3

Do you know that when we suffer as Christ suffered we are blessed in ways we don't think of?
I am sorry you are hurting, fi you close your eyes, I will hold you near & tell you it is ok, God is hearing you & in a strange sort of way, he is strengthening you. As for asking well I always say if it be your will, then so be it, but HELP me get through this so that your will, will be done & all may see you glory.
The fact you are sharing with us shows that God is giving you an avenue for Help.
Don't Give up. Cling to the hem of God, you will find peace.
(If you want a inspiring read on how to handle times of great problems, "The Heavenly Man", By Brother Yun and Paul Hattaway This is the story of a chinese CHristian & how he clung to God through all the trails, experienced & witnessed so many remarkable miracles that it is inspiring. and may be just what you need to help get yu through, other wise email me, I understand where you are coming from. More than you know.

Answer 4

I am not going to give you some pat answer. What you have been through is enough to break almost anyone. The only thing I can say is that God does care. There is also a book that you might benefit from reading. It is called "When God doesn't make sense: When bad things happen to good people" by Dr. James Dobson. I will be praying for you.

Answer 5

Matt.6:9-13; Pray to the Father as Jesus did John 17:1-26;
Pray to the Father in Jesus name.
John 14:13-15,28; 16:23,26; David Psm.68:4; 83:18;

Answer 6

I am very sorry for the things you are going through. I know that no matter what God brings good out of any bad situation. We should try to embrace suffering because it brings us closer to Jesus who is God and has suffered. I will keep you in my prayers and please never lose hope in Jesus Christ. Also praying to Mary is such a great thing - Mary knows suffering as well because her Son was beaten, sourged and crucified in her midst. May God bless you and keep you.

Answer 7

Pray to God....let me make a small sample prayer for you. Pray in your own style and way:
Dear Heavenly Father, my life is going all wrong right now and Im stressed out with many burdens and troubles. Lord, Ive tried to do things my way and do what is right but its all going wrong and haywire and maybe youre trying to get my attention. Set me in the right way and please forgive me for all the wrongs and sins I have done in the past and wipe my slate so I can start all over again. Forgive me and please hear my prayers. I place all my troubles and stress in your hands because I know you are God and can handle everything better than I can and nothing is impossible for you. Please lead me in the way of righteousness and help me to know you. I am all alone and I need your love that I can trust. I know that man can fail me but you will never fail me. Start my healing and help me to get through all my pain and be able to look back on these bad times as a stepping stone to help others who have hurt like I have. I know that I will be stronger and you will turn all my scars into stars and I will claim victory through you in all of them. Thank you for listening to me. Help me to know who your Son is so that I can recieve salvation and be one of your children. I pray in the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.
Dont give up and I hope you get yourself into a really great church and get some support. Churches usually have great counselors and support system. There are some great books to read especially your bible. (James 1, Psalm 34, 1 Peter 3:13-4:19) At the bookstore or library see if you can find any books from Stormie O'Martian .
When I found Christ I was going through a horrible time with my husband, things didnt get better like I wanted God to do but Gods ways are above mine and my husband left us and the Lord has been giving me much wisdom and comfort and love that is true and faithful. He sent friends to encourage me and a church that has been my family. God bless you. You will be healed and we feel for you and love you in Christ. Praying for you today.

Answer 8

Oh, I am so sorry that all these horrible things have come into your life. No, happiness isn't too much to ask. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and one of our scriptures in the Book of Mormon says, "Adam fell that men might be, and men are, that they might have joy."

I don't think you're praying wrong at all; you're just going through such traumatic things that it's difficult to feel God's love right now. If you just keep talking to Him, remembering that He is your Heavenly Father, and ask Him to help you find and feel the comfort and strength you need to continue, I'm sure you will receive it. The atonement of Jesus can help us be free not only of our own sins--through repentence--but of the sins others commit against us. As Isaiah says, Jesus bore our griefs as well as our sins, and with his stripes we can be healed. Someone committed a terrible sin against you in the rape, and the grief, anger, and fear it's causing will take time, love, God, and more time to heal. Again, I'm so sorry, and so outraged on your behalf. Though it's tempting to do so, please don't blame God for the violent, horrible acts of those who want to hurt and destroy. God loves you, hears your prayers, and is looking for ways to comfort you.

Sometimes when it's difficult to feel the love of God and Jesus, it helps to look for His love in the eyes and arms of those who love us. They are often His mesengers in bringing His love to us. Though your boyfriend is failing you now, perhaps you have family, other friends or loved ones who care deeply for you, and will put their arms around you. Even I, a stranger, care about you, and will pray fervently for you to find God and His peace.

Don't forget, too, that the trauma of rape may require help from human sources, such as counselors and support groups. They, too, can be God's way of sending His love and strength.

I wish you the best, I truly do.

Answer 9

God will never give you more than you can handle. Maybe the reason that you have suffered through all of these atrocities is to strengthen you for some one else that will need to lean on you in the future. When that time comes, the reward will be worth so much more than the burden.

Answer 10

I hope your story is not true. Prayer is not always answered in the way you wanted it to be. Only to god should you pray and no one else but prayer should always be supported with actions.
Ask for wisdom to carry on and be able to learn from all those things that happened. Ask for strength to be able to lift yourself up and be able to go on with your life. You are the only one who can make yourself happy. You are the only one who can decide to take a diffrent road to change your fate. You are the only one who can create your own destiny. Be careful about your choices in life, use your mind as well as your heart.