God did not answer prayer

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He is not obligated to do so.

this is an excuse.
a merciful God will do whatever he can to save people.
As Jesus said:
Matthew 7:10, NIV: "Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?"

If God does not answer prayer, he is as bad as evil person.
 
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this is an excuse.
a merciful God will do whatever he can to save people.
As Jesus said:
Matthew 7:10, NIV: "Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?"

If God does not answer prayer, he is as bad as evil person.
Yes its weird if you feel you only get snakes. So can we now call him a bad father?
 
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this is an excuse.
a merciful God will do whatever he can to save people.
As Jesus said:
Matthew 7:10, NIV: "Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?"

If God does not answer prayer, he is as bad as evil person.

You are not promised physical blessings on this earth, only spiritual ones (Ephesians 1:3)

Israel, on the other hand, was promised many physical blessings.
 
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You are not promised physical blessings on this earth, only spiritual ones (Ephesians 1:3)

Israel, on the other hand, was promised many physical blessings.
I count food and clothes physical blessing.

Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6
 
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I count food and clothes physical blessing.

Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6

Jesus was only speaking to the Jews during his first coming to Earth, it was even explicitly stated in Matthew 15:24.

We gentiles then were without Christ and without hope (Ephesians 2:11-12), so don't go around claiming promises to Israel for us. =)
 
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Jesus was only speaking to the Jews during his first coming to Earth, it was even explicitly stated in Matthew 15:24.

We gentiles then were without Christ and without hope (Ephesians 2:11-12), so don't go around claiming promises to Israel for us. =)
Well lets it turn it this way. Jesus talks about having life abundantly. Arent food and clothes needed?
 
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Well lets it turn it this way. Jesus talks about having life abundantly. Arent food and clothes needed?

Paul's advice to us there in 2 Thessalonians 3 is

10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
 
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Paul's advice to us there in 2 Thessalonians 3 is

10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Sure, but what it have anything to do with anything? You want to tell that im wrong? Or are you? Want to undermine that? Surely if you find something to wrong you can admit that without hiding it with some semirandom scriptures. Im definetly not in good mood have to admit that.
 
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Sure, but what it have anything to do with anything? You want to tell that im wrong? Or are you? Want to undermine that? Surely if you find something to wrong you can admit that without hiding it with some semirandom scriptures. Im definetly not in good mood have to admit that.

No, I am saying when you read the 4 gospels, you should always be aware that Jesus was only speaking to the Jews then, who were under the gospel of the kingdom.

So when you come across verses like

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Don't go around claiming that as a promise to you. Lay Hong is very likely doing that, that is why he or she is disappointed.
 
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No, I am saying when you read the 4 gospels, you should always be aware that Jesus was only speaking to the Jews then, who were under the gospel of the kingdom.

So when you come across verses like

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Don't go around claiming that as a promise to you. Lay Hong is very likely doing that, that is why he or she is disappointed.
I disagree in a way without any super exactness. You teach not to teach that, alright sound pretty bad if you are wrong, have you carefully examined that?
 
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I disagree in a way without any super exactness. You teach not to teach that, alright sound pretty bad if you are wrong, have you carefully examined that?

Yes, many churches preach almost all the time from the 4 gospels and Acts, that is where all the stories are. We generally prefer to teach from stories.

So I understand it can be difficult to accept if you are hearing this for the first time.
 
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Yes, many churches preach almost all the time from the 4 gospels and Acts, that is where all the stories are. We generally prefer to teach from stories.

So I understand it can be difficult to accept if you are hearing this for the first time.
And I won't accept, might later look if there is any truth in that.
 
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this is an excuse.
a merciful God will do whatever he can to save people.
As Jesus said:
Matthew 7:10, NIV: "Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?"

If God does not answer prayer, he is as bad as evil person.

Before accusing God of evil, try to consider why you want the things you ask for as well. As one of my pastors once told me: "God will not give [His children] more than what [they] are capable/willing of being responsible for."

Having money and eating delicious food is a good thing, for instance, but a good and wise father would never give his 5-year-old children $1000 and let them stuff themselves with junk food, nor would they give their children a luxury car when they are unable to drive proficiently.

God will not give his children a snake when they ask for fish, but if the child already has 10 fish that they won't eat or appreciate, I don't see why he'd want to give the child another. Most good things come with a set of responsibilities after all. Unfortunately, not all people have the ability to handle those.
 
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When God did not answer prayer and He also did not put his words in my mind,
I really don't know what is in God's mind?
Whether I have to continue praying for the same thing or stop praying?
Some prayers has continued for 20 years and God never showed me his will.
I feel frustrated and grumbled against God. :scratch:

I think sometimes He doesn't answer certain prayers for a reason. Some He may never answer perhaps because it's something we want instead of need?.
 
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From my understanding, God works depending on the degree of faith you have. He does surprises us sometimes, but most of the time He gives us what we need, not what we want. That's why some people use some methods to heal a headache and others use the Word. You can always ask God for faith; you can always grow in faith.

Also, there are many reasons why a prayers are not answered; it can be that what you are asking is not His will, you are expecting Him to answer a certain way while He keeps answering another way, the devil could be in the way, maybe God is speaking to you through dreams and you are not understanding what He's saying, maybe you are sinning or maybe there's a generational curse or personal lie that is blocking the prayer. Either way, I just learned to learn what's His will is and then be in agreement and pray what He says. We find His will in Jesus.
Been trying healing my ears but doesn't work. Or ask Lord to come my heart but doesn’t work meaning has generation curse block praying???
 
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Been trying healing my ears but doesn't work. Or ask Lord to come my heart but doesn’t work meaning has generation curse block praying???
There are several reasons that could be causing a blockage, you can always ask God to reveal to you the truth.
 
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There are several reasons that could be causing a blockage, you can always ask God to reveal to you the truth.
There are several reasons that could be causing a blockage, you can always ask God to reveal to you the truth.
From what I read, generation curse can be go back several generations back. Will try but ditto what sins several back generations has. Going to get educate more deeply inf on generation curse meaning.
 
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