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Most people know that prayer should be part of a Christian's life, but sometimes we wonder why our prayers do not seem to be answered. What does the Bible say? In 1 John 5:14, God promises: "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." It is possible to be confident that God hears our prayer. But there is a condition - an "if." He hears us "if we ask according to His will." When I was first saved, in my ignorance of the things of God, I became resentful that every promise in the Bible comes with certain conditions, certain strings attached, there always seems to be an "if". What I have come to learn is that God gave us an "Owners Manual". When we buy a new car, it comes with an "Owners Manual". If you want that car to operate the way it was intended, when it was made, you have to follow the guidelines laid out in the manual. Our lives are the same way, if we are to operate the way God intended, when He created us, we have to follow the instructions. His Word is our "Instruction Book" for living. In it, can be found the answers to every question, circumstance, and situation. How can we have confidence in receiving answers to our prayers, if we don't know what His will is? How can we know what His will is, if we don't get out the "Instruction Book" and find out? There are some things God wills for us to have, but we will not receive them unless we ask. "You have not, because you ask not". There are other things we may think we need, but God knows best what we REALLY need. Our problem is we often think God has not answered our prayers, when He really has given what we needed, but we do not recognize or appreciate it. Too often we attempt to force our will on God and insist that He answer according to our will, not according to His will! Again, James 5:16 says: "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." And 1 John 3:22 says: "Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight." Yes, God does answer prayer. Prayer "avails much." We will receive what we prayer for. But this promise is only for the righteous, who keep God's commands and do what pleases Him. Here again are conditions God has placed on our prayers. IF we have never been willing to submit to God and become His children, we can be sure that He will not answer when we call. Proverbs 28:9 says: "One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination." This also includes children of God who go back to living to please themselves instead of pleasing God. Are there sins in your life that you are unwilling to repent of? Don't expect God to serve you, when you refuse to serve God! Are your prayers "according to your will", and NOT "according to HIS will"? Before you pray, find scriptures that promise the thing you are praying for, and pray those scriptures back to God, because "His Word will not return to Him void." Is there unforgiveness in your heart towards another? This is another condition for answered prayer. If you have ought against any, repent, and forgive that person, then come back to pray, with confidence, believing that your prayers be answered. Do you believe you have received, when you pray? This is another instruction for answered prayer. What does your confession have to say about what you're believing for? Are you speaking the facts or circumstances, or are you speaking the Truth? There is a difference. If you will apply these basic principles to your prayer life, you will begin to see more fruit. If you have met all of the conditions and still have no answer, consider that the answer is there, perhaps you just don't recognize it, or maybe it isn't the answer you are looking for. Finally, if all conditions are met, and no answer has come, WAIT. We all dislike that part, we want it NOW. But God's timing is perfect. Don't step out in front of God and force things to happen on your own, or you might end up with an Ishmael. Trust God, He IS faithful, His promises ARE true, but you have to follow all the instructions. NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING  Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!! |
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 10/1/2008 3:43 am |
This is awesome Terrie! We often treat God as if He were santa claus...gimme gimme gimme....even when what we want isn't the best thing for us. Praise God that He is all knowing, and sees around corners!  Penelope Captive of Hope 
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10/1/2008 4:09 am |
Amen Terrie! Thank you for this post...I need to really Meditate on this! I am currently facing a fork in the road about taking a promotion and moving to another town here...I Think that GOD is opening the door for this as I was offered this position earlier in this year and turned it down due to High Anxiety and Low Self Esteem! This time I am feeling Courageous and peaceful about taking on such a Challenge! I have been praying that GOD either opens the door a little wider or else slam the door shut for me! Might be a No brainer for some but for me it is a Major Life Change! Blessings Terrie! """**~~Before Honor Is Humility~~**"""
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10/1/2008 5:54 am |
Good to know, Terrie!!! Months back I was extensively pondering this unanswered prayers question! Now I've got greater insight!!! Thanks.
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10/1/2008 6:48 am |
Great post!.... something I really needed to hear..... THANKS
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10/1/2008 11:10 am |
Terrie, Indeed I do have unanswered prayers. With the situations blogged about on my blog. Plus the needs and concerns with niecey and daily lives and needs. I cry out to the Lord regularly. Asking HIS will, asking for HIS almighty blessing, asking for HIS guidance, asking for HIS storehouse of blessing to rain down on us...not to the level of a flood..  but to remove many of the needs and be able to "pay it forward" to others who are in need as well.Nothing seems to come. Not even the answer on what He would have me to do to better serve and worship HIM in these many trials... But still I pray... still I trust HIM... still I believe HE is the answer. But it does get hard at times...
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10/1/2008 2:57 pm |
Another wonderful post. Thanks Terrie! Love, Beth.....girl...You keep doing these mighty posts and I continue to print and study them...thanks!! Hope you didn't give Pen too many chockies. hehehhehe
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 10/1/2008 5:01 pm |
Amen, Thank you so much for sharing his truth with us. Gods continued blessings. David Gods Continued Blessings. David Group Set Free ( Renewing Our Mind) Hopelessness to hope. ( A little of my own testimony) Why do you obey the Law? Obedience? Faith? Because you have too?
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10/1/2008 7:42 pm |
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. . . Without Absolute Truth, there are only lies disguised as truth, if you know not the Absolute Truth and it is NOT within you, you will embrace a relative truth that fits your eternity, that is presently before you. Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know? Yes? ? .
Meow?  .
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10/2/2008 4:13 am |
This is awesome Terrie! We often treat God as if He were santa claus...gimme gimme gimme....even when what we want isn't the best thing for us. Praise God that He is all knowing, and sees around corners!  You're so wise! It's all about trusting Him to know what's best for us and the perfect timing to present it. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, God's continued blessings my friend! NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!!
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10/2/2008 4:18 am |
Amen Terrie! Thank you for this post...I need to really Meditate on this! I am currently facing a fork in the road about taking a promotion and moving to another town here...I Think that GOD is opening the door for this as I was offered this position earlier in this year and turned it down due to High Anxiety and Low Self Esteem! This time I am feeling Courageous and peaceful about taking on such a Challenge! I have been praying that GOD either opens the door a little wider or else slam the door shut for me! Might be a No brainer for some but for me it is a Major Life Change! Blessings Terrie! May you continue to hear His still, small voice! NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!!
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10/2/2008 4:22 am |
Good to know, Terrie!!! Months back I was extensively pondering this unanswered prayers question! Now I've got greater insight!!! Thanks. He will always answer our prayers, we just have to be open to something other than what we expect. The answer is sometimes yes, and sometimes no, and yet other times, wait. Keep praying according to what the scriptures promise and His Word will NOT return to Him void. God bless you sweet lady! NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!!
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10/2/2008 4:26 am |
Great post!.... something I really needed to hear..... THANKS I've got a few things I've prayed for 15 years, and not seen the manifestation of yet. But, I know it will come, this I am confident of, for I have prayed according to His Will. It took 10 years to answer my prayer for My Dear One and finally, he has arrived. Never give up on your prayers, you'll have the answers if you faint not! God bless you! NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!!
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10/2/2008 4:33 am |
Terrie, Indeed I do have unanswered prayers. With the situations blogged about on my blog. Plus the needs and concerns with niecey and daily lives and needs. I cry out to the Lord regularly. Asking HIS will, asking for HIS almighty blessing, asking for HIS guidance, asking for HIS storehouse of blessing to rain down on us...not to the level of a flood.. but to remove many of the needs and be able to "pay it forward" to others who are in need as well.Nothing seems to come. Not even the answer on what He would have me to do to better serve and worship HIM in these many trials... But still I pray... still I trust HIM... still I believe HE is the answer. But it does get hard at times... Your prayers ARE being answered, you may just not be able to see it. He IS keeping you, He IS with you, and He IS giving you the strength to endure until the complete provision comes. Just look at how you've grown recently, in spiritual things. Just look at how much closer you've drawn to Him. He IS guiding you, and your trust in Him and your loyalty and determination comes from Him. Keep on believing, it took me 10 years to have one prayer manifested, but you WILL reap, if you faint not! I promise you! God's answer is on the way, believe for it and expect it! NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!!
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10/2/2008 4:37 am |
Another wonderful post. Thanks Terrie! Love, Beth.....girl...You keep doing these mighty posts and I continue to print and study them...thanks!! Hope you didn't give Pen too many chockies. hehehhehe Thank you for the kind words, but you know as well as I that our blogs are simply the things that He has allowed us to learn. Our lives are all about the lessons and your blogs reflect the same. Don't worry, Ms P won't get your share of chockies, lol.  Besides, you're sweet enough already!  God's continued blessings to you and Jim! NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!!
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10/2/2008 4:40 am |
Amen, Thank you so much for sharing his truth with us. Gods continued blessings. David It's all about sharing the things God has allowed us to learn. You know as well as anyone that the experiences we go through may end up being a blessing to someone else. Thank you for coming by! Continued blessings to you also! NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!!
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10/2/2008 4:41 am |
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. . . Without Absolute Truth, there are only lies disguised as truth, if you know not the Absolute Truth and it is NOT within you, you will embrace a relative truth that fits your eternity, that is presently before you. Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know? Yes? ? .
Meow? . Thanks for visiting! God bless you! NOTHING that happens, happens for NOTHING Significance Of The Jewish Prayer Shawl Why All The Fuss Over Obama??? The Holyland Experience Does Life Begin At Conception? When Does It End? New Members at BigChurch, WATCH OUT!!!
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