Bible Study - Sabbath School Podcast - Episode 2757 - Monday May 11 - When Prayers Seem Unanswered⛔

When Prayers Seem UnansweredPerhaps you’ve prayed about something for a long time, maybe even years, and it feels as if God hasn’t heard your prayers. The Bible tells us to “ask, and it shall be given you” (Matt. 7:7), “if we ask anything according to His will” (1 John 5:14, NKJV). What is your understanding of these promises?Hannah is an example of a devoted woman who prayed for something very specific (1 Sam. 1:10-17). At first it seemed that God did not answer her prayers, but she persisted, and God did answer, in His perfect time and according to His will. Sometimes the waiting deepens our walk with God, as we learn to trust Him more.Psalm 62:8 says, “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us” (NKJV). Trust. Do we trust that He really does know what’s best, even when we don’t see an immediate answer to our prayers? Do we trust that eventually He will answer in His perfect time and way?Sometimes our prayers may not be answered as quickly as we want or in the manner that we hope they will be. What counsel does the Bible give us about this?Seek God’s will, not your own (Matt. 6:10; 1 John 5:14-15).Consider your motives (Prov. 16:2, James 4:3).Think about whether you have a cherished sin (Ps. 66:18, 1 Pet. 3:12, Prov. 15:29).Abide in God and in His Word (John 15:7).Have faith when you pray (Heb. 11:6, James 1:6, Mark 11:24, Matt. 21:22).Consider the state of your heart (humble or proud) (James 4:6, 1 Pet. 5:6).Persevere (1 Thess. 5:17-18).Forgive others (