i have found myself asking for Gods help regarding a situation that i've been dealing with since 1979 and it just seems as if he doesnt hear me.
2007-10-11 05:25:16 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You have the answer right here in your question....you said "I feel like" ....that is the problem. You cannot go by your feeling...because the devil will help you to "feel" like that. He is the father of lies. (John 8:44) You have to make a "choice" to believe.
If God says that He hears you...then He does...you need to BELIEVE that...because if you don't then you are calling God a liar and God cannot lie. (Titus 1:2) Now, listen to this....
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (hope in the end) Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I WILL HEARKEN (listen) unto you. And ye shall seek me, and FIND ME, when ye shall search for me with ALL YOUR HEART." Jer.29:11-13
So there is your promise that God hears you. He DOES answer ALL prayers....yes, no, or wait awhile. Also, need to make sure you are praying for God's will to be done....and accept that. I will pray for you to put God first as He promises to provide everything you need if you do that. (Matt.6:33)
And I will pray for Him to give you peace and to know that your prayers are answered.
† On-call Prayer Warrior †
2007-10-14 00:31:45 · answer #1 · answered by bethy4jesus 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are unanswered prayers because it is the devils business to block your answer. That is what has happened to you, as you read in Daniel 10:12,,,,,,(the whole chapter is good) God heard Daniel the first day he prayed but Satan held back the answer. Daniel set his heart to fast and pray.
When an answer does not come put the two together,,,prayer and fasting until you get a breakthrough. It plainly tells us in these chapters that this would befall us in the latter days.(thats now) so more fasting and prayer has to be done.
God is a present help in trouble...He sent Michael the prince to save the day for Daniel and he will do the same for you.
God is no respector of persons..He is the same yesterday today and forever.
Do not let anyone put guilt on you for this unaswered prayer.
There is no more any condemnation to those that follow Jesus. That is you....God bless and answer you speedily!
2007-10-14 09:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by mary 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really pained me to read some of the responses you've received. You can be assured that God is very real and very much alive. And He always hears your prayers. And He will always answer your prayers. But you must realize that sometimes the answer is No. God will only do what's right and best for us in spite of what we might want. I'm reminded of a Garth Brooks song entitled "Unanswered Prayers" You should google it and listen to it. And remember too that God works in His own time, not ours. And last but certainly not least, do you believe that God will do what you ask of him. That is an absolute must. If you pray off handed and doubt God's willingness or ability to do what you ask then you are only wasting words. Believe that he will fulfill your needs. Believe that he will do those things you ask if it's best for you. And finally, always ask it in his name. He has told us that he will do those things that are asked in his name. If you would like others to pray with you and for you then please contact me. God bless.
2007-10-14 11:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by sarge 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in my personal life that if its a sin thing it takes revelation from Him and usually if I put it down first then He will reveal a scripture to confirm the right action that I took.
Oh He Hears you. Have you thanked or praised Him and being content with the things He has given you. Have you went to church lately?
There are a lot of things to look at but In your deepest of your mind heart and soul have you searched for His guidance? Has He told you to do something and you disobeyed?
Like Bethy Said He has answered. Just wait upon Him And He will give you rest and Peace in it All as you wait on Him.
This is the time to drop things (like what are you listening,watching speaking), fast and pray or whatever get around other believers that can encourage you seek wise counsel.
May the Lord's face Shine upon you.
Just repeat to Him that you Trust Him and leave things in His Hand's because we can't control everthing.
You are Being prayed for.
You can email or IM me if you need to for venting or encouragment.
†Every Day Prayer Warrior †
2007-10-14 10:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your situation...I will pray for you. Since I don't know what happened, or any of that, and don't need to, I would point out that Daniel had to wait a long time (almost 30 days), and also Paul had a thorn that he asked to be removed, and God said His grace was sufficient. Sometimes God says no, and sometimes wait. Presuming you are right with the Lord, then maybe He is saying wait, or maybe move on. I write this out of God's love, so I am not condemning you. But when we pray, we need to pray God's will in a situation, which is His word. I believe God answers immediately. Dan 10:12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.
13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
So I am not sure why so long. But if you are praying for something like someone's will, God won't go against a person's will. He has given us all free will, and won't force us to do anything, in this natural world. I hope this gives you a little help. I am just an E mail away if you want to write back.
GBU,
RB
2007-10-14 09:34:54 · answer #5 · answered by RB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the way God answers is by letting you work through the issue. It's like asking him for patience, he generally teaches it to you instead of making it a gift. Hang in there, you're not alone no matter how you feel. Just keep up the knee work and keep the faith. You might try reading about Job, he had a hard time understanding what was happening to him and why it was taking God so long to answer his prayers.
2007-10-11 05:32:26 · answer #6 · answered by kba1a 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Indeed, my friend, you have my prayers regarding this. You do know that God hears all prayers! It is just that sometimes, we want an answer in our timing and God has perfect timing!
I beleive that when we get our answers, to our prayers, that the answers come at the moment made best. We just keep our faith and seek His answer!! Therefore, I am standing, in prayer, for you!
2007-10-14 09:34:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hon, He heard you the first time. He already knows your needs.
You must now begin to believe. And thank him and worship him. He acts according to YOUR faith. Faith comes from the word. The word Faith is also a VERB. Please Start Faith-ing. The more you BELIEVE the more you will receive.
God IS in control if you will let him be. Do whatever YOU can, about the situation, and then stop fretting about it. Leave it up to him. He can do mighty works if, YOU , will let him. In your minds eye, Wrap the problem, and then lay it at his feet. Tell him, It is NOW HIS problem. He is awesome. And, if it sneaks back in , Remind him (God) (it also reminds the devil) that it is HIS problem.. And let it go.. I wish you the very best. In His love...
Peace & God bless <><
Lonestar Prayer Warrior-ess †
2007-10-14 13:20:36 · answer #8 · answered by jaantoo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let me ask you something before I answer your question,
Do you have unconfessed sin in your life?
Have you forgiven those who trespass (sinned) against you?
I have learned in my Christian walk in Christ, that we must confess our sins before the LORD, and we must forgive others, because that is the purpose that GOD sent HIS only begotten Son into this world to do " That ALL might be saved".
No matter how much others have hurt us, no matter how much we may want to hate and revenge our own honor, and no matter how much the others want to continue to have control over us.
Keep in mind Jesus on the cross (tree) "Forgive them FATHER for they know not what they do". NONE of us deserved forgiveness.
Unconfessed sin and unforgiveness will hinder our prayers, our disobedience to GOD'S word will stop or delay our prayers from reaching GOD'S HOLY ears.
2007-10-14 01:30:56 · answer #9 · answered by Cheryl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He does. You just have to trust Him. He is sovereign over all. Paul once prayed three times for God to do something for Him but God didn't do what he asked of Him. God told him that His grace was sufficient. So, just rely on Him. Tell Him that you've been praying about something and that you think He's not listening. He'll speak to you in ways none of us can and I believe He will give you exactly what you need in the exact way that you need it since He knows your heart more than we do. Just take courage and don't lose hope. He's faithful. You trust Him with your soul so trust Him with your life.
2007-10-11 05:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by srprimeaux 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋