Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayers? | What Jesus Really Taught About Prayer

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered, “Why isn’t God answering my prayers?” Maybe you want to pray but struggle with how to pray, what to say, or how to keep believing when you’ve prayed for something for months—or even years—with no visible answer.In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, we’re opening Matthew 6 to discover what Jesus actually taught about prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, unanswered prayer, and how to develop a deeper, more confident prayer life.Before Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He taught them about the heart behind prayer. Prayer isn’t about finding the perfect words or mastering the right technique—it’s about relationship with our Father.We’ll also discover that the Lord’s Prayer isn’t simply a prayer to recite. It gives us a powerful pattern for prayer:Relationship → Worship → Surrender → Provision → Forgiveness → Release → Guidance → ProtectionAnd then we’ll tackle the difficult question: What happens when we pray and the answer doesn’t seem to come?In this episode, you’ll discover:Why Jesus says “when you pray” rather than ifHow to use the Lord’s Prayer as a practical prayer outlineWhat Jesus meant by “ask, seek, and knock”What Scripture teaches about unanswered prayerWhy delay does not automatically mean denialHow to keep praying without losing heartMaybe you’ve stopped asking because you’ve been disappointed. Maybe there’s a person, promise, situation, or seemingly impossible circumstance you’ve stopped bringing before God.Could God be inviting you to ask again?Key ScripturesMatthew 6:5–15 • Matthew 7:7–8 • Luke 11:1–13 • Luke 18:1–8 • John 15:7 • Philippians 4:6–7 • Hebrews 4:16 • James 4:2–3 • 1 John 5:14–15If this episode encourages you, follow The Higher Pursuit Podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who needs encouragement to keep praying.The Higher PursuitNurturing your faith. Sharpening your endurance.Support the show🌟 Stay Connected & Go Deeper! 🌟Loved this episode? There’s more where that came from! 🎧✨ Connect with me for more faith-filled encouragement, practical insights, and exclusive content:Explore more + free resources here: https://linktr.ee/cecily.lachapelle✅ Watch on YouTube✅ Dive into my website✅ Follow on social media for more inspirationYour journey doesn’t stop here—let’s keep growing together! 💛 Click the link now! 👆✅ Please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation. 💛  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2138819/support