Why does God only answer some prayers?

It may seem that some prayers are answered, but this is because we pray for things that might happen, and sometimes they do purely by chance. Religious belief relies on this randomness to maintain faith and to encourage people to spend even more time in prayer, hoping that by enough prayer their ship will come in.

Why our prayers are not answered Bible verse?

– As long as your prayers are for selfish motives, driven by pride hidden in your heart, God will not answer them. – Other versions start this verse with “don’t be anxious” in place of “Be careful…” He that turneth away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Does God always answer our prayers?

God always listens to us when we pray. The scriptures show countless examples of prayers God has heard and answered. He continues to answer prayers today.

Does God give us what we want?

God gives us what *he* wants us to have, but only when we are willing to accept it (that pesky free will thing again: God cannot give what we refuse to accept). Now, if our “want” corresponds with God’s design and will, then sure, we’ll get it.

How does God answer everyone’s prayers?

Therefore, God hears each and all of our specific petitions through the filter of Jesus’ role. In other words, God understands all our different requests through the filter of “this will reconcile them; this will make them holy,” and that is the prayer God hears and the request God always grants.

What hinder our prayers?

Psalm 66:18 reads, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear.” The Psalmist emphasizes rebellion in our heart hinders prayer. Isaiah also addressed the hindrance of unconfessed and unaddressed sin. Choosing disobedience hinders our prayers. Seventh, an unforgiving spirit.

What are we asking God to give us answer?

We are asking God to give us love, kindness and courage day by day.

What does the Bible say about God giving us the desires of our hearts?

Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.

How does God hear everyone’s prayers at once?

Does God really answer prayer?

James 1:6 tells us, “When you ask for something you must have faith and not doubt.” Without faith prayers can never be effective. Faithless prayers result in unanswered answers perpetuating the false belief that God doesn’t really answer prayer.

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 should I pray for in the Bible?

Our prayers should be focused on things that honor and glorify God and reflect what the Bible clearly reveals God’s will to be ( Luke 11:2 ). If we pray for something that dishonors God or is not His will for us, He is unlikely to give what we ask for.

Why do my prayers go un answered?

James 4:3 says, “Yet even when you pray, your prayers are not answered, because you pray just for selfish reasons.” Prayers go unanswered when our motives are not right. Search your heart to determine your true motives. Others may think they know your motives but only you know if they are right.