Does God answer all of our prayers?

Not 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. And on some occasions, God gives us answers, but they may not be what we'd hoped for.

Where in the Bible does it say God does not always answer our prayers?

This may sound obvious or even cruel, but God has no obligation to answer the prayers of unbelievers (Psalm 34:15, 17; Proverbs 15:8, 29; John 9:31; 1 Peter 3:12). He may answer, but He has not obligated Himself to do so.

Does God hear all of my 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. We can also feel that everything will be fine when we follow the Father's will.

Why does God answer some prayers but not all?

Your prayers do not align with God's will.

Simply put, sometimes God doesn't answer our prayers because we are praying for the wrong things. And we may not be doing this out of malice, either, so much as out of ignorance. Perhaps we don't know enough of God's Word to know his will.

What percentage of prayers are answered?

Most Americans who pray (83 percent) think at least some of their prayers are answered. That includes one in four (25 percent) who say all their prayers are answered, one in five (21 percent) who say most of their prayers are answered, and more than one in three (37 percent) who say some of their prayers are answered.

Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka - God Will Answer, All Your Prayers In Jesus Name

What stops prayers from being answered?

How many times should a believer pray in a day?

The injunction for Christians to pray the Lord's prayer thrice daily was given in Didache 8, 2 f., which, in turn, was influenced by the Jewish practice of praying thrice daily found in the Old Testament, specifically in Psalm 55:17, which suggests "evening and morning and at noon", and Daniel 6:10, in which the ...

Does God say yes to every prayer?

Not 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. And on some occasions, God gives us answers, but they may not be what we'd hoped for.

When God seems silent?

It means that there is something better than knowing all the answers: knowing and trusting the only One who does know and will never forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). Trusting God when we don't hear him ultimately strengthens and purifies us.

Does God get tired of hearing our prayers?

Jesus said, absolutely not. Our heavenly Father is nothing like the judge in the parable (Luke 18:6-8). God never grows weary of listening to his children. In fact, Jesus told us to keep on asking, keep on seeking, and keep on knocking (Matthew 7:7, AMP).

How do you know God hears you?

We know that God hears our prayers because of the prayer accounts presented in the Bible. People tell the story of God answering their prayers, how they prayed, and what they prayed about. The aforementioned example of Jesus in Matthew 6 is just one account of many.

Does Jesus always hear our prayers?

Jesus ALWAYS hears the prayer to ask Him into our heart but it must be sincere – 'You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart' Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV). There are other times when God does not seem to hear our prayers but He may be saying no or not yet.

How do you know God is lonely?

Can you talk to God in silence?

Yes, God speaks through silence. I've heard God's voice the loudest as I sat with him in silence. As I emptied myself of all the noise around me, I felt his presence more than ever before.

How to listen to God's voice?

How long does it take God to answer prayer?

That can vary based on the prayer. When praying for the Sun to rise the prayer is answered , without fail, the next morning. When praying for my cold to be cured it usually takes 3–4 days, sometimes a little longer.

What time did Jesus pray?

In addition to this, Jesus said grace before the feeding miracles, at the Last Supper, and at the supper at Emmaus. R. A. Torrey notes that Jesus prayed early in the morning as well as all night, that he prayed both before and after the great events of his life, and that he prayed "when life was unusually busy".

What happens when you pray everyday?

Daily prayer can bless you, your family, and those you pray for. It can also invite more peace into your life, help you learn more about God's plan for you, and more.

Can prayer be too much?

ANSWER: Absolutely not! The Bible tells us to persist in prayer and to pray about everything. God doesn't always answer the way we think He should, or when we think He should.

Can God change his mind when we pray?

Our thoughts about God, our feelings toward our neighbors, and the state of our heart all change when we pray to God. In addition to prayer changing us, prayer does change things around us. As Sproul states: The mind of God does not change for God does not change.

Why My prayers are always unanswered?

There are many reasons why prayer is not answered. God is by no means obliged to answer every prayer for every person. The Bible tells us that sometimes prayers are not answered because we nourish and cherish sin in our hearts.

What do you do when God doesn't give you an answer?

Rest in Him.

God always comes through on His promises and we can trust that His plans are much better for us than our own. Sometimes His answer is “wait,” or “not yet”. Other times it's a flat out “No, child. My will for you is better.” We'll never be able to see the full picture of what God has planned for us.

Does God hear my prayers if I'm not saved?

In John 9:31, the Bible says, “Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him.” Many have latched onto this statement as though it was an absolute truth – i.e., that God will NEVER hear a sinner's prayer.

How do I make sure God hears my prayers?

If you want to be sure God is listening to your prayers, consider if you have ever asked Jesus Christ into your life, you can do so right now by submitting to him with a simple but powerful prayer. “Lord Jesus, I want you to listen and answer my prayers, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins.