Do you feel dejected after spending long hours praying and there are no answers? I understand the feeling that comes with unanswered prayers because I have been there before. However, there is a way out. You too can pray and get speedy answers to whatever you ask in the name of Jesus.
Therefore, in this post, I will show you 5 reasons why your prayers are not answered. Note, however, that as it is necessary for you to identify the root causes of this problem, it is also pertinent to accept your faults and correct them when next you pray.
Now, let’s dive into it!
5 Reasons Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered
I know you are tired of unanswered prayers, right? Do not worry, we are just a scroll from knowing the reasons why your answers lingers.
1. You’re Probably Still a Sinner
One of the reasons why your prayer is not gaining God’s attention is that you’re probably still a sinner. There is no way God can answer your prayer when you appear before him with your filthiness. Remember the Bible says in Isaiah 64:6 that our “righteousnesses are as filthy rags.”
Therefore, before you approach God for whatever you desire, the first thing to do is to ensure that you have identified your sins and asked God for forgiveness. Then, you can have the confidence that whatever you ask God for, He will do them for you.
2. Your Prayer Lacks Substance
Another possible reason your unanswered prayers could be that they lack substance. I mean, I can you be praying without saying what you want God to do for you in particular. Imagine, someone banging at your door without saying a word, the most likely thing you will do is to snub such a person.
Although, it is true that God says before you call, he will answer; and while you are yet speaking, he will hear (Isaiah 65:24), God also commands us ASK in Matthew chapter 7. So, it is only necessary for you to be straightforward when you say your prayer points to avoid unanswered prayers.
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3. Repetition
Some people may argue that your prayer is not answered because you have not prayed enough, but I disagree. One thing I know is that God’s ears are not deaf that he cannot hear you, neither are his eyes blind that he cannot see your tears.
The same way it annoys you when someone asks you for a particular thing over and over again, repeating the same prayer point over and over again can be irritating too. Jesus, for one, avoided repetition of prayers throughout his years on earth.
4. You Lack Faith
Many people think fasting or spending long hours praying alone can make God answer their prayers, but it does not happen that way. You need to add faith to your prayers if you want instant solutions to your problem.
Though there are different levels of faith, the minimum that God requires from you is as small as a mustard seed. With this, the Bible says that you can move mountains. So, you see, unbelief is one thing to discard when you pray to God.
5. You’re Just Doubting Thomas
Are you doubting Thomas? Funny, but I must ask. You might be one of those who hold the notion that “seeing is believing.”
Well, God works in mysterious ways that are beyond human imagination. However, when you pray in faith, you must believe that He has heard you and that He will do just as you have asked. In fact, your miracle might have been granted, but the size of your problem does not allow you to see what God has done. Again, it might just be that your miracle is awaiting manifestation at the right time.
I just listed 5 possible reasons why your prayers are unanswered. Identify yours and correct it when next time you pray!
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