Why does God answer some prayers and not others?

Sometimes God doesn’t seem to answer prayers right away—or at all. Sometimes God waits to answer our prayers because He trusts us to make the right decision. Other times, God requires us to patiently wait for an answer so we can build our faith and trust in Him.

Does God answers every prayer?

When the answer is “yes,” God answers our prayers and His response matches with what we asked for. We truly enjoy this response. When the answer is “no,” this is not what we hoped for and we often interpret the “no answer” as God has not answered our prayers. The Bible reveals several reasons why God’s answer is “no.”

Why keep praying when there is no answer?

Persistent prayer clarifies your request. A delayed answer gives you time to clarify exactly what you want and to refine your prayers. When you pray persistently to your heavenly Father and you say something over and over again, it separates deep longings from mere whims. It says, “God, I really care about this.”

Does God always hear and answer our prayers?

Through the scriptures, we are taught that God will always hear our prayers and will answer them if we address Him with faith and real intent. In our hearts we will feel the confirmation that He does hear us, a feeling of peace and calm.

What is it when you feel like your prayer isn’t working?

Surround yourself with the truth of who God is. It’s in times of waiting that we feel vulnerable, sometimes even hurt and confused about why God isn’t responding. It’s important to stay connected to the truth and to people that will remind you of the truth. Press into Him when you most feel like running away.

What is a selfless prayer?

A selfless prayer is one that matches the will of God. That means that a selfish prayer is one that exalts personal desires over the will of God. When you pray selfishly, you want to fit God into the box of your need. You want Him to answer you in a certain way so that you can be happy.

Does God always answer our prayers?

After all, the statements are there in the Bible, and it does seem that the promises aren’t fulfilled. A common christian response is: “God always answers prayer but sometimes his answer is no, or not yet”. This may be true, but it doesn’t explain why Jesus promises we will get what we ask for.

Does God always give us what we ask for?

The short answer to this question is, “Yes!” God has promised that, when we ask for things that are in accordance with His will for our lives, He will give us what we ask for ( 1 John 5:14–15 ). However, there is one caveat to add to this: we may not always like the answer.

What does the Bible say about praying?

The Bible says, “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us” (1 John 5:14). Prayer is one of our greatest privileges when we know Christ. Have you confessed your sins and given your life to Him?

Why do scientific studies show that prayer doesn’t work?

Scientific studies DON’T show that prayer doesn’t work. The situation is more complex than that. Many studies show that religious belief and practices are beneficial for physical and mental health (see Faith and wellbeing ). But showing that prayer is effective is not so easy. There are at least a hundred studies on the medical effects of prayer.