Why Does God Answer Some Prayers And Not Others.

There are several places in the Word of God that simply say that under certain circumstances, God will not answer our prayers. First sometimes our prayers are not answered because we haven’t brought our requests to God. James 4:2 says. “You do not have because you do not ask.” God is not going to answer your request unless you are Him through prayer. Second, our prayers might not be answers because of unconfessed sin.

Proverbs 15;28 says, “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayers of the righteous,” There are times as followers of Christ, our prayers go unanswered because we are harboring unconfessed sin I our lives.

Third, on occasion our prayer are not answered because of our doubt. James 1:6-8 tells us to “ask in faith, with no doubting” because the one who doubts is double-minded.” To be double-minded is not to let the request go, but to give the request to God and then take it back. Instead of trusting God, we try to work out the solution ourselves.

Fourth, our prayers may not be answered because of unrighteous motives. James 4:3 says, “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.” God refused to listen to people who eagerly pursue selfish pleasures. The key to understanding this verse is the word “spend,” which means praying for something just because you want it. It has nothing to do with the will of Go’s or the purpose of God. It’s just a selfish prayer.

Fifth, sometimes our prayers are not answered because of unresolvable conflicts. Mark 11:25-26 says, “Whenever you stand praying, forgive him, that your Father in Heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in Heaven forgive your trespasses.’ If I have offended my brother (or sister ), I must go to them and make that right, or my prayers will be hindered. The responsibility is mine, in either case, to make things right with my brother or sister, and then come to the Lord with my prayers. If you are harboring resentment, an unforgiving spirit, or anger in your heart toward another brother or sister, it may not shut down your prayer life, but it will hinder it.

Sixth, our prayers might not be answered because we lack compassion. Proverbs 21:13 says, “Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poirwill also cry himself and not be heard.” The Bible says than when you harbor a compassionate spirit, when you don’t ask God to make you sensitive to people you can help, then it will be hard for you to have the relationship in prayer that you desire.

How To Stay Uplifted During Hard Times

Hard times always come. But there are things we can do to make them a little more bearable.

Whether you see life is a roller coaster or a box of chocolates, we can all agree that while there have been beautiful moments there are times when Hope seems so far away. It’s during those challenging times when we should be open more opportunities for king and refinement.

It’s so easy to become upset these days, but here’s a few ways to keep a smile on your face.

Say “For” Instead Of “To”

We’ve all had some sort of rendition of “why this is happening to me?” at one point. And still try saying “Why is this happening for me?”

Life happens for us. One word can change your perspective for the challenge you’re facing. Because those moments are hardship can be your greatest teachers.

Here’s something I’ve stopped doing and I need to begin again.

Keep A Gratitude Jounal

Practicing gratitude can be an antidote to sadness and negativity. And it’s been proven that practicing gratitude can rewire your brain to improve your happiness level in the long run.

Treat Yourself

Makes self-care a priority you’re in calendars. Speak kindly to yourself, Rita self-help book even if it’s a few chapters, start a new hobby, get plenty of sleep and exercise, oh and make time for that bubble bath and a glass of wine. Do what you love.

Keep An Open Mind And Perspective

Sometimes our rock-bottom moment can act as a springboard to launch a towards self improvement. Whatever you are going through, You can watch it has taught you. Every time I go through a tough time I always stop ask God “what do you want me to learn from this?” How can I transform this challenge into an opportunity? Sure, it may take a while, but with the right mindset, you’ll be amazed at the discovery you’ll.

Surround Yourself With Loved Ones

Your family and friends can be beacons of light you need in your life. Reaching out to them for support or even just laugh together and provide the endurance you need and helps keep you going. If you are alone cried reading a book, opening up my Bible and looking up uplifting scriptures, or something as simple as taking a walk around your neighborhood.

Allow Yourself To Have Bad Days

Washing yourself to be positive all the time and build up negative emotions and backfire on time. Allow yourself to feel all your emotions and make space for them. Crying is actually a great emotional release, so proud that he shoebox and left it here slow if that was helpful for you. But remember don’t have a pity party very often. A pity party every day trains your brain that sad can happen every day and can make you depressed. Everyone has trigger days. Sometimes someone will say something to me and it’s like my emotions go into overdrive I let it ruin my entire day, but then there’s a time I have to adult up and move on.

Make A List Of Things You Can Manage

If your thoughts are often focused on the things you can’t control until the point that you’re exhausted stop and take a breath. And share, except but you cannot control and make a list of what you can. Even if all you can control your attitude and your effort, if you important to acknowledge what you are capable of doing.

Spend Time In Nature

Unplug from your video streaming and smartphone and take a walk outside. Spending time in nature kind improve your mood and your mental health and it allows a good opportunity to practice mindfulness Which can produce many positive effects in your life and naturally uplifts us.

Uplift Someone Else Every Day

Every time the world is struck by disaster, millions of people rally around those affected to show their support. Service is a powerful and life-changing tool especially in the midst of our own challenges. Selfishness can give us purpose hope and strength to carry on. Every day try to uplift someone. I make a point to say or do something positive for someone every day.

Call a family member or friend you know is having a tough time, say hello to a stranger at the store. Help someone get something off the top shelf that they can’t reach, If someone needs help don’t just walk on by help them, or at least offer to assist them.

Uplifting others every day helps us feel uplifted and feel more positive in our daily lives.

It’s a simple biblical principal: Love God – Love People

Love God enough to follow his commandments and love people enough to give them a little joy, and we will learn to love ourselves a little more.

God Bless You

The Battle Of Wills

Our father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, forgive us our debts, as we also have forgotten our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. -Matthew 6:9

Every parent experiences the battle of wills; The parents will against the child’s will especially when children are very young and discover the amazing concept called choice. But the battle of wills doesn’t only take place during childhood. It is a human battle between equals, between authorities and subordinates, and between mankind and God.

Indeed, the first skirmish in the battle of wills took place in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve had to choose God’s will or theirs. Sadly, they chose their will instead of God’s.

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray that God‘s will would be done “on earth as it is in heaven,” He was saying to pray for God‘s kingdom to come using different words. God’s kingdom is in the realm in which God rules. When God‘s will is done on earth, each kingdom has precedence . So the best way to establish God‘s rule on earth is to obey God‘s will. His rule and his will are the same.

God‘s will is always done in heaven. It is done on earth when we submit to Him – as Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane.

You are a sinner by birth, by nature, by practice and by choice.

John Blanchard