It is said that God always answers our prayers - the answer is either Yes, No or Not Yet. But when the answer obviously isn't Yes and no other answer seems to come, how do you interpret the silence? What do you do when the silence lasts for days, weeks and even years?
I don't know the answer. Jesus told the Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-3) to teach the disciples that they should always pray and not give up. But what if the answer is "No" and I'm simply behaving like a 4 yr old who keeps asking for ice cream for breakfast even after Mom said "No." Do I keep praying as if it would change God's mind?
I'm very disappointed and confused. It was almost a full year ago that Satan fed me the lie that God answers everyone else's prayers but mine and therefore must love them more than me. I knew/know it to be a lie, but sometimes it feels so true. God does answer my prayers - I have a very partial list to show when He has - but there are a few outstanding for which I'd welcome some resolution. For now, I will quit asking. I'm just tired.
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Yeah, buddy, ah heay ya. Me twos.
Often, but not always, the "yes" answer arrives once I've surrendered and stopped asking.
But at the same time, I know we are supposed to keep asking...so....asking with surrender?
I don't know, either.
Hugs for you.
Hugs from here too. Remember that when Daniel humbled himself and searched for understanding, God sent a messenger immediately, however, the messenger was held up by the prince of Persia. That section of Daniel has been a comfort and motivator to me in recent weeks. Satan wants us to feel defeated and rejected. LuvU
Well, there is always Luke 18:1-5....;-P
I don't know. Not trying to be weird. Just sitting there in that same place, or a very similar one. Life is hard, God is good. I guess...I believe, Lord help my unbelief.
Perhaps the real hope in Him is that you haven't heard "No". Satan's biggest hit is to "wear down the saints". When Moses' arms began to weary, he had Aaron and Hur to hold them up. Looks like you have many upholders! Never give up HOPE!
LU2
I guess deep down I really can't give this up. It's still there waiting. I am VERY grateful for all my arm-holders. thx
Understand. I say I've given up on something kiddo's mom seemingly will never do, that he desperately needs, but I can't stop hoping, even though it seems like self-flagellation to do so. I'm guessing you understand. thx dear
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