unanswered prayers

July 18, 2010 8:47pm CST
Do you think God answers your prayer? In times of trials , hardships do you think God listens to your prayers ? When loneliness strikes you or someone betrayed you can you rely to God for help ?
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11 responses
• Philippines
19 Jul 10
God knows everything. He is the only one who can trully understand. There are times that you feel like God doesnt hear you or not answering your prayer.But its not. God never fail us whenever we ask help from Him. If ever His "answer" delays, that means that you should be patient enough to wait coz God knows when is the right time to help you. If He is silent, it means that what you ask is not meant for you. Enthrust everything in Him. Read the footprints in the sand and be it your inspiration.
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@TexLadyPj (1328)
• United States
20 Jul 10
Herro inocentes Welcome to mylot. May you have the fantastic, educational experience I am having at mylot. Silently I was thinking of that poem as I read each response. Thank you for reminding me I should have said the title. The one set of footprints is when God carried us. We don't realize don't realize He is carrying us until we look back. God bless you Prosperous mylotting
@Bhadine (594)
• Philippines
19 Jul 10
I am a loner person. I do have so many friends, but I feel all alone whenever I am facing hard. In this time, I can just ask some help to God and in Him alone. There are times, His answers are delayed and sometimes He gave me different from what i expected. However, I realized that what He has given me were the things that are best for me. Just increase your faith and have patience while waiting for your prayers to be answered.
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30 Jul 10
thanks bhadine for your comment but i believe in God and I know He answers prayers. I'm just trying to get an idea from you people and I'm happy there are still many who have faith in God.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
5 Aug 10
Unanswered prayers will be answered at right time at right place.
@choconut (297)
• Philippines
10 Aug 10
I agree! God answers our prayers in His own time. Everything will be according to His plans. God bless (",)
• United States
19 Jul 10
I was raised in the church and would consider myself a devout Christian. However, for the first time in my life, I feel like God has been so silent when I pray. There are some things going on in my life that has made me really question God. Yes, I do believe that God listens. I also think that God answers. But it may not be the answer that you were looking for. However, He always has your best interests in mind.
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19 Jul 10
God answers prayers. However there is a common misunderstanding that God is unable or doesn't care when he doesn't. There is an answer in the book of Isaiah 59. It talks about how God is not answering because people have sin, and this has separated them from God who is holy. The answer is to be forgiven by faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to pay the price for your sin, and so be made right with God and able to be close to Him. Then yes, he answers our prayers, so long as our motives are right, although not always how we expect or even how we would like! I hope this helps clarify
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• United States
19 Jul 10
Yes! God will answer every prayer that we pray for, its just that sometimes we get answers that we do not want so we just decide that our prayer went unnoticed. I can guarantee you that prayer works. I have had several experiences in my life to prove that. You can always rely on God to bring you through anything and everything. =)
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30 Jul 10
hello noodlesmommy i am very happy of your faith and belief of God.It's not that I don't believe in God answering prayers , but I was trying to listen to people's idea of God and I am happy that there are still lots of people who believes in the creator inspite of the bad things that many people do today . thanks for sharing
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
1 Aug 10
God answers our prayers, but not at the time we want. God has HIS own time and sometimes the prayer is answered according to our actions. In other words, God may answer a prayer according to HIS conditions or when the time is right. On the other hand, God will answer a prayer to teach some a lesson. For instance, people may pray for a strong leader without specifying that he also be righteous, decent, and honorable, and then God will let a man come forth who is a leader but is none of those things to teach the people a lesson. So you have to be careful what you pray for.
20 Jul 10
Yes absolutely, it just like in the song that sings "When you don't understand, when you don't trace His hands.... trust His plan....." God bless.....God is alive...
@TexLadyPj (1328)
• United States
20 Jul 10
Herro japhetbriones Welcome to mylot. May you enjoy the blessed and education experience I am having at mylot. What is the title of the song please. I have not heard it and would like to go purchase it. God bless you Prosperous mylotting
• United States
19 Jul 10
Hi chona0912 I believe in the power of prayers. Also read my bible ever morning. He does answer's prays. Take care Snow
@choconut (297)
• Philippines
10 Aug 10
God always answers our prayers. He answers it as "yes" "no" or "wait" we just have to look for it and see it. In times of trials, hardships and all those negative feelings, we can feel God the nearest because He is the only one that we can rely on. We can't do everything and thus in the most weakest and most lowest point of our life we can only trust God and let Him do the rest. If things don't go well, and if you can't go on anymore, let God do the fighting for you, surely it'll end well. God bless (",)
@sjhaeki (795)
• Philippines
11 Sep 10
yes, I do believe God answers my prayers. I know sometimes, it takes a while but sometimes he grants it on the days I hope it gets granted. The movie Bruce Almighty is like a good example of how God replies to our prayers. Sometimes its a Yes, other times its a No and then are those days that its a Maybe/Try again later/Try harder, whatever He'd reply to that. But I think it is up to the person, sometimes people rely on God or other divine providence ONLY on times of trouble. Sure, we pray but when has it been we last prayed so sincerely and diligently? It happens when we are of need and in trouble right? So, I think, when God delays your answers or you feel like God has forsaken you, it's God's way of testing our faith and strength and for us to rely on ourselves as well. Things happen not just because of God, or own efforts are as much needed as others - whether they be holy or human.