God! Why dont you answer me!?!?

I do believe on that verses. Sometimes not all we prayed for, God will grant it. HE has a reasons why he didn't gave to us immediately what we asked for because I believe GOD has a better plan for us. We should be thankful for on what we he can and what he can't give. Just have faith in me. Maybe not now, in HIS time!

God will always answer sincere, humble and honest prayers. There is no need to doubt. He knows what we need even before we ask Him. We need to trust Him. He knows what is best for us and what will be in our best interests not just for a short while but for eternity. If we put ourselves in His hands, He will always take care of us. Happiness doesn't come from what we have or don't have but from a close, warm, personal relationship with Him. We all can have that if we want!

Gosh... you are really bold to question god about not answering your prayers. Perhaps your prayers have been answered? Personally, I do wish God will answer my prayers but I do not put my full and absolute hope in it. God will be so busy answering one's prayers and so maybe I am already in the queue waiting for my prayers to be answered.

Maybe, just maybe, God doesn't answer us, because he's not there.

Well, that is the words of God, and I don't oppose into it. That verse is right. Because many people are pray because they want to win lotto or win for political career or a points that pray when the danger is there... There are many case which is that verse quotation is true. Some people also when they pray they want it at once. But they never do anything to be materialize that pray... It's really hard to explain that verse. But in any case I know the verse is true...

I am just a firm believer that the answers we receive are usually what we NEED and not what we WANT. When the answers are meant to sustain us and not to satisfy us it makes it hard to see that we have receive an answer at all. This is because we are looking for a fleshly desire to be fulfilled but GOD "seems" to take a more guiding, parental approach in my opinion. People only acknowledge that they have received an answer or a solution when it satisfies their direct needs. It's hard for us to see beyond a our selfish ways of wanting what WE want when WE want it exactly the way we want it. Too bad for us life doesn't usually work out that way.

God don't talk to people, don't waste your time.

Hi keep_watch, I think that the mistake that most people make is in thinking that they are separate from God, that God is a being outside of themselves. God is within us as Jesus tried to explain to all who would listen. Life itself is a prayer and when we live as Christ taught, treating others as we ourselves want to be treated, life will be good. Blessings.

Thanks for the inspiring quotes.

Thanks for sharing these wonderful bible quotes. Yes, sometimes, I feel frustrated and irritated when my prayers will not answered especially if I know I needed those things badly. But then I understand that God doesn't punish people, that He knows what's best for us and if He didn't answer some of my prayers maybe it is not meant for me or God thinks it is not best for me, so I just sigh and thank God for my life and my safe existence.

Tricky question. Although I believe in a god... I don't believe in the bible. Not as a guidebook for daily living. I believe we all have the answers within us. god made everything, but he expects us to live our own lies. And even if he had some sort of master plan how is he supposed to get around to it with everyone interrupting him with their prayers all the time? And what if one of those prayers goes against his master plan? Then what? I think the concept of god has gotten a little out of hand and it's time people start taking care of their own lives rather than expecting an unseen force to figure it all out for them.

Yes I do get impatient when I don't get the answer I expect in the manner I expect to the result I expect..And its kinda scary and quite embarrassing to realize that this 58 year old fella carries on like a 2 year old at times, demanding what I want as tho it were something I really needed. As to the 2 verses, the first obviously says He hears us and the 2nd warns against selfish requests.. ENJOY!

the first verse for me with the guidance of GOD.. God answers our prayers when it is of his..you can ask whatever you want but still the approval is his part on that prayer..If he sees that you deserve a thing then he may say YES or WAIT...but if he sees whenever he gives you such thing then see your future-like there's a bad effect on your relationship with him then he won't really grant your prayer.. on the second verse I think GOD sees whats gonna happen before us upon receiving that particular thing we ask.. in our life there's sometimes and it do happen that we focus our attention to a certain thing that we ALready forget him or to seek him and love him first more than anything in this world... have a nice day and GOD BLESS!^_^

Maybe the problem lies in what we are asking for? Are we asking for material things? I don't agree with people asking for material things, praying to God for things with little importance. My opinion in prayer is this, we should praise God first for we are His creation. Thank Him for everything, even for the things that we think are negative. Then ask Him to guide us to become a better human being and guide us to what he wants us to be. Material things should not be prayed for. God is the provider, there is no need to ask for it.

Hi, keep_onwatch You have a good question there, and the Bible answers it clearly. We can only ask for something that is according to God´s will. Sometimes we have to wait and see if the prayer we sent is approved by God. He knows what is best for us and he will answer according to His will. He loves us very much so we can trust that our prayers will be heard. Sometimes the answer can come very fast, even in a few seconds..

“This is the confidence that we have toward him, that, no matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14). “You do ask, and yet you do not receive, because you are asking for a wrong purpose, that you may expend it upon your cravings for sensual pleasure.”—James 4:3. In plain language, the first verse means that God reserves the right to ignore us after he has heard our prayer. The second verse means prayer requests for "wrong purpose", (Things that are greedy, lustful, selfish, hurtful, prideful, mean, etc.) will be denied.

From what I can understand, the verses basically ask you to think before you ask God for things, and the reason why you're asking Him for those stuff.

He did answered you already, you were not just ready to listen because you were too busy talking. People complain a lot and i am one. I do pray and some are not answered for the purpose God only knows. But I did learn to wait and be patient because there is nothing I can do without His approval. It is true that before you ask God, He already knows it, so meaning I better just be patient even if it is hard to wait, but obedience is a must.

Is it God's job to solve all our problems??? Hardly. We gain wisdom in solving our problems. Some of the problems God sends us. If it doesn't change anyone's lessons, God will give it to you. Let's see what you can do first instead of running to God with every stubbed toe. Does God hear every word you pray??? You bet!! God hears every thought as well. Let me tell you a story about when I was younger. I was walking through the park one day. I came across the biggest, fattest woman you could ever imagine resting on her back on a park bench. As I looked at her, I said to myself. God, who would ever take her out on a date???? Well, a couple of months went by. I started getting phone calls late at night. The young lady had a really sweet sexy voice with a great personality. Before you knew it I was asking her out on a date. I was really excited. This girl seemed to be so nice. When I drove up to her house to pick her up, I got the surprise of a lifetime. My date was the lady from the park. Let's go back and remember what happened. I asked God.who would ever take her out on a date? God's reply: YOU, MY SON!! I learned quickly be careful what you ask God. He is listening and you might get your answer. All in all, I learned alot about judging people on the surface. We are all children of God. We are all very special. I might never have learned this if not for my wonderful new friend. God probably enjoyed teaching this lesson as well.

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