WHY WON’T GOD ANSWER MY PRAYERS?
Some of the toughest things we face as Christians are unanswered prayers. Truthfully though, God never leaves our prayers unanswered. His answer will either be yes, no, or wait. Personally, I find ‘wait’ to be tougher than ‘no’ a lot of the time.
Often, our prayers are answered in a way we aren’t expecting or they’re answered in a way we don’t particularly like. This is because God’s plans aren’t usually known to us. Sometimes our human minds aren’t able to fathom the things he has in store for us. I can assure you though that The Lord will never leave you or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6) Even when things get tough, God is there and He still has a plan.
Through every hardship I’ve been through, I look back and can see that God was there. I didn’t realize it at the time because I wasn’t looking for Him, but He was there. I can also see that something good has come from EVERY bad experience I’ve had. Through my thirty-some years I’ve lost loved ones, I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety, I’ve overcome childhood sexual abuse, I’ve fought hard and succeeded in saving a marriage I thought was over, and I’ve learned to truly forgive those who have wronged me and accept the things that I wish would have been different.
If you struggle with keeping faith, I suggest you start a prayer journal. I do this and enjoy looking back and seeing how God worked in those situations I was praying for. Remembering that He is good and faithful may be just the boost you need when you're facing something difficult and find your faith wavering. I pray that peace and patience surround you as you wait for answers to the things you’ve been praying for.
Often, our prayers are answered in a way we aren’t expecting or they’re answered in a way we don’t particularly like. This is because God’s plans aren’t usually known to us. Sometimes our human minds aren’t able to fathom the things he has in store for us. I can assure you though that The Lord will never leave you or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6) Even when things get tough, God is there and He still has a plan.
Through every hardship I’ve been through, I look back and can see that God was there. I didn’t realize it at the time because I wasn’t looking for Him, but He was there. I can also see that something good has come from EVERY bad experience I’ve had. Through my thirty-some years I’ve lost loved ones, I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety, I’ve overcome childhood sexual abuse, I’ve fought hard and succeeded in saving a marriage I thought was over, and I’ve learned to truly forgive those who have wronged me and accept the things that I wish would have been different.
If you struggle with keeping faith, I suggest you start a prayer journal. I do this and enjoy looking back and seeing how God worked in those situations I was praying for. Remembering that He is good and faithful may be just the boost you need when you're facing something difficult and find your faith wavering. I pray that peace and patience surround you as you wait for answers to the things you’ve been praying for.
