does god hate me? why doesnt he answer my prayers?

a: inbox full
b: spam filter

This post was edited by Hell Knight on Mar 5 2011 05:07am

You aren't waiting long enough. You need to show that you are patient and he will give them to you in HIS time. Not on your time.

good answer

God does not hate you or anyone.

Jesus taught that men ought always to pray (Luke 18:1). Paul said that we should pray without ceasing (I Thessalonians 5:17). James taught us to pray for one another (James 5:16). In the application of these instructions, there are certain things that we must keep in mind. We must prepare our minds to pray by setting aside worldly cares and concerns. We address the prayer to God who is our Father. We are not praying that our will might be done, but that God's will be done (I John 5:14). We are to pray in faith that God will do as his word says he will do (James 1:6-7). Scriptural prayers are offered with humility, in the name of Christ, that is, by his authority and unto his glory (John 14:13; Colossians 3:17).

Intercessions, "our prayers for others", will include petitions unto God in behalf of many. We intercede for our brethren, our family, our enemies, our rulers, the sick, those who are lost and for elders, deacons and preachers (Philippians 1:9; Matthew 5:44; I Timothy 2:2; Romans 10:1; James 5:13; II Thessalonians 3:1-2). Many prayers are prayers for other people. I believe in the power of prayer (James 5:16). I, therefore, would encourage and admonish all of God's people to be praying everyday. For some reason, God appointed that we should tell him of our petitions for others, and express to him our gratitude. I could reason that, being God, he knows our petitions and our thanksgivings. But my"reasonings" do not constitute the rules governing prayer. Thus, we must simply do what he told us to do -- pray!

Do you remember the old Garth Brooks song, "Unanswered Prayers"? The line I have in mind said, "Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." Think about that a moment.

Suppose a person prayed for wealth. If he got the wealth in answer to his prayer, would he be able to handle the changes it would work in his life? Have you noted some of the problems people have had who have won great lottery prizes? Some of them are in prison for writing "bad checks." Great temptation would come to the wealthy. Could you keep your faith intact in the face of these temptations? "Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers!"

Or, consider the prayers that we offer for people who are very old or sick. We often pray that they would enjoy greater length of life. But, old age and sickness can be a great burden, not just for those who suffer these things, but for their loved ones as well. Suppose a family member is suffering from cancer. He grows weaker daily, and his pain is immense. Not wanting to give up our loved one, we pray that he might live awhile longer. If the prayer is answered, he has more days of weakness and pain."Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers!"

There are times when we think we know best. Based on that assumption, we petition the throne of God for the things we desire. However, we are aware that we certainly do not always know what is best. That God does know is the essence of our trust in him. When we offer our prayers according to his will, we are not only asking as the Bible teaches us to ask, but we are also asking that his will override ours in the provision of what is best. This is the simple process of, in our minds, granting to God his inherent supremacy in deciding what is best for all concerned. Most of us, if honest, will readily confess that his will is better than ours anyway. Our prayers will always reflect that truth. Continue to pray to God. Let him answer your prayers. But, be prepared when he does not answer as you ask.

It's easy to make examples like those.

The fact is small children die every day while murderers and rapists overcome their debilitating potentially deadly diseases and vice versa.

So is it's gods will for children to die and murderers to go on to kill again even killing those potentially unsaved?

You should address the OP instead of questioning my reply. Why don't you do that and try to make yourself helpfu?

Because I disagree with your reply and the obvious and logical answer to the OPs 2nd question would get me warned.


Do you have nothing to say regarding my comments/questions?

Because His will be done. Instead of asking for something, just pray thanks to Him and that His will be done.

I can answer your question but you are not after an answer, you are after an arguement. Besides, your question has nothing to do with prayer, "which is the subject of this post". I suggest you make your own post abut God's "will or testament" and ask questions there.