Has God ever said yes to your prayer?

[OliviaCutie]

I am worried that God won’t help me. Or worse that there is no God
I have this one huge problem that is giving me so much anxiety and panic attack’s. I prayed that God would somehow help me but so far it has not gone the way I was hoping. The problem is not fixed. In fact I think everything is just piling up. I’m worried that prayer won’t do anything .

Is there any point in asking God for something? Has anyone ever received Fathers help? Like actually knew, it was Him that did something? I’m starting to feel like there is no God - that humans just made Him up to help us cope with life’s difficulties. Like an imaginary friend

 

[“Paisios”]

I feel quite sure that God has led and guided me, answering my prayers on several occasions. He doesn’t always answer as clearly as I would like, nor are the answers always to my liking, but I do believe that He has answered prayer in my life.

 

[vinsight4u]

Yes.

 

[mama2one]

I Samuel 1:27
yes but it took many years to fruition

 

[Southernscotty]

Hello friend and yes God certainly answers prayers, However His timetable is different than ours and He knows more so what you need than even you do.
You need to learn to trust in God and lean on Him fully, Knowing without a doubt that He has your situation in His very capable hands :]

 

[OliviaCutie]

Because I see how many people feel let down by God for not receiving His help. It’s very discouraging.

The thing is that I need to have another nose surgery which is giving me anxiety because 1) I need a good doctor to finally fix it 2) it’s probably going to cost a fortune and I am a student and don’t have enough money 3)I can only do it in July (because that’s when I have a school break) so I have major panic attacks that it won’t be possible.

I prayed God would fix it Himself but I stopped because I don’t believe in miracles. Now I’m just praying so he could make the surgery possible and so that it would be successful and I could finally move with my life. But I feel like I should be prepared for a major disappointment - and it’s heartbreaking

 

[tdidymas]

I am worried that God won’t help me. Or worse that there is no God
I have this one huge problem that is giving me so much anxiety and panic attack’s. I prayed that God would somehow help me but so far it has not gone the way I was hoping. The problem is not fixed. In fact I think everything is just piling up. I’m worried that prayer won’t do anything .

Is there any point in asking God for something? Has anyone ever received Fathers help? Like actually knew, it was Him that did something? I’m starting to feel like there is no God - that humans just made Him up to help us cope with life’s [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse]. Like an imaginary friend

What's the problem (can you be specific)?

Today's American culture teaches us to look for instant gratification. The Bible teaches us to have a long-term vision. In the Bible, some prayers took 40 years to be fulfilled. One very important prayer to me took 7 years for fulfillment.

Jesus taught us "to pray always and not give up." The Bible also says "in due season you will reap, if you faint not." God doesn't instantly answer prayers most of the time because He is trying to develop endurance of faith in us. Even holy prophets of old didn't get instant answers. Jeremiah prayed and waited, and God answered 10 days later. Daniel prayed, and got an answer 21 days later. Who am I to say it ought not to take 7 years for me to get an answer from God?

We don't believe in God because we feel like it. Many times our feelings oppose our faith. Part of growing faith is that we trust God in spite of how we feel in the moment. We believe in God because it is the sensible thing, because all reasonable evidence points to God being there for us. The creation tells of His power and glory. The Bible is provided for us as a special revelation of God - that is, something like God's love letter to us.

Many times God looks beyond our small desires to a bigger and better picture. Sometimes we don't get answer to prayer because God is addressing something else in our life, something spiritual that we don't readily see. God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours. We should trust Him despite not getting an answer to prayer.

If you are specific about your issue, we might be able to help in a practical way.
TD

 

[tdidymas]

Because I see how many people feel let down by God for not receiving His help. It’s very discouraging.

The thing is that I need to have another nose surgery which is giving me anxiety because 1) I need a good doctor to finally fix it 2) it’s probably going to cost a fortune and I am a student and don’t have enough money 3)I can only do it in July (because that’s when I have a school break) so I have major panic attacks that it won’t be possible.

I prayed God would fix it Himself but I stopped because I don’t believe in miracles. Now I’m just praying so he could make the surgery possible and so that it would be successful and I could finally move with my life. But I feel like I should be prepared for a major disappointment - and it’s heartbreaking

Why do you need nose surgery? Was it broken?
TD

 

[OliviaCutie]

Why do you need nose surgery? Was it broken?
TD

I actually need it because of a medical mistake made by another doctor. It’s a revision to fix weak cartilages.
I know it may seem like a silly thing - it’s not life threatening but it has very negatively affected my life because the mistake is visible on my face and it can’t be hidden.
I had people ask me if I fought with somebody because my nose looks weird. Made me very upset

 

[Southernscotty]

Your nose in perfect and beautiful because you are made in the image and likeness of God. Save your money and rejoice in Jesus :]

 

[Halbhh]

I am worried that God won’t help me. Or worse that there is no God
I have this one huge problem that is giving me so much anxiety and panic attack’s. I prayed that God would somehow help me but so far it has not gone the way I was hoping. The problem is not fixed. In fact I think everything is just piling up. I’m worried that prayer won’t do anything .

Is there any point in asking God for something? Has anyone ever received Fathers help? Like actually knew, it was Him that did something? I’m starting to feel like there is no God - that humans just made Him up to help us cope with life’s difficulties. Like an imaginary friend

Yes, so many times, over and over (but I don't take it for granted, but really do pray with earnest faith as He said to in Mark chapter 11). Olivia, have you read through any of the gospels fully? In the gospels you learn how Christ said to pray, and what He said will make prayers be answered. Even more important, you are learning the instructions to us He said to do, such as loving the people around us, and forgiving, and following the do-unto-others rule, the things He said we must do for our faith to endure. When you do as He said, then the results He said will happen in response to doing those things happen, just as He says they will.

 

[tdidymas]

I actually need it because of a medical mistake made by another doctor. It’s a revision to fix weak cartilages.
I know it may seem like a silly thing - it’s not life threatening but it has very negatively affected my life because the mistake is visible on my face and it can’t be hidden.
I had people ask me if I fought with somebody because my nose looks weird. Made me very upset

Have you thought about going to a lawyer in order to get the funds to fix it from the incompetent doctor who made the mistake?
TD

 

[Albion]

Since you asked, Olivia, I have indeed been answered by God on a number of occasions when something really serious was involved. I can hardly imagine what my life would be like if he had not responded, and helped, as he did.

However, we have to allow that some of what we want may not be what is best for us.

Perhaps it seems needed at the present time but would turn out to be a disaster in the long run. I can well imagine why God would not grant those requests. As a matter of fact, I think sometimes on what I asked for and how it would have been the wrong thing for me if it had actually occurred. It would not have been at all what I was envisioning.

In addition, I suspect that asking God to make something happen that we can do for ourselves, or asking for whatever it is to be one in just one certain way, or asking for what is essentially a miracle is not likely to be granted.

 

[Job3315]

I am worried that God won’t help me. Or worse that there is no God
I have this one huge problem that is giving me so much anxiety and panic attack’s. I prayed that God would somehow help me but so far it has not gone the way I was hoping. The problem is not fixed. In fact I think everything is just piling up. I’m worried that prayer won’t do anything .

Is there any point in asking God for something? Has anyone ever received Fathers help? Like actually knew, it was Him that did something? I’m starting to feel like there is no God - that humans just made Him up to help us cope with life’s difficulties. Like an imaginary friend

I wrote this on my journal on March 27. I wrote it because I was expecting God to answer me as I wanted to, but noticed He was answering my prayer in a different way; by giving me the tools.

Just because God is not talking as you are expecting, it doesn’t mean He is not talking as He wants to.

A miracle happens when God responds. Just because God didn’t respond as you were expecting, it doesn’t mean He didn’t respond.

 

[OliviaCutie]

Your nose in perfect and beautiful because you are made in the image and likeness of God. Save your money and rejoice in Jesus :]

I wish it was that easy Scotty.
I can’t be happy. My self esteem is so low. I’m constantly hiding in my home. So I am very very lonely and that is what really makes me so depressed. It’s the loneliness I never even had a boyfriend because I don’t let myself meet new people. I just turned 25 and I feel like I am not living just merely existing. I’m wasting the best years of my life.
So the surgery is not out of vanity. It has more of a therapeutic purpose

Have you thought about going to a lawyer in order to get the funds to fix it from the incompetent doctor who made the mistake?
TD

I thought about it but I it would only cause me loads of stress and the whole court thing would most likely take years.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Hi; Hebrews 12.2 speaks of 'looking unto Jesus'. The whole chapter is wonderful.

If by faith the believer looks to Him and His finished work at the Cross for sinner, then, as the hymn says: "the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace".

 

[faroukfarouk]

@OliviaCutie PS: If like so many women you managed to wear and keep a little stud in your nostril, then maybe you would feel that the focus is away from whatever you are self-conscious about.

 

[Southernscotty]

I wish it was that easy Scotty.
I can’t be happy. My self esteem is so low. I’m constantly hiding in my home. So I am very very lonely and that is what really makes me so depressed. It’s the loneliness I never even had a boyfriend because I don’t let myself meet new people. I just turned 25 and I feel like I am not living just merely existing. I’m wasting the best years of my life.
So the surgery is not out of vanity. It has more of a therapeutic purpose



I thought about it but I it would only cause me loads of stress and the whole court thing would most likely take years.

It really is that easy my Sister and Jesus loves you unconditionally and you were made to be a special person :] Depression is something many people have but you can and will overcome.
I sent a private message if you wish to talk little Sister :]

 

[Kit Sigmon]

I wish it was that easy Scotty.
I can’t be happy. My self esteem is so low. I’m constantly hiding in my home. So I am very very lonely and that is what really makes me so depressed. It’s the loneliness I never even had a boyfriend because I don’t let myself meet new people. I just turned 25 and I feel like I am not living just merely existing. I’m wasting the best years of my life.
So the surgery is not out of vanity. It has more of a therapeutic purpose



I thought about it but I it would only cause me loads of stress and the whole court thing would most likely take years.

You can choose not to hide yourself away, you can choose to go out and live, have fun with others, do life things....OR you can hide at home, have pity parties, keep yourself focused on the wrong things and you be continuing misery...you don't really want it like that do you? Surely not!
You pick yourself up and go seek legal counsel and medical counsel as to how things can be worked out.
It may take a long time or it may not, one thing for sure is...if you continue this self imposed hermit-hood your life/situation will continue to be depressing.

There be a whole big world out there and there a great many people who have less
than perfect features and or looks...like me! I have a face and body that's pot-marked by acne scars... which really shows up on african american skintone such as mine.
I've not had any cosmetic procedures done due to the fact that I know there'd be a higher risk of having more skin damage done due to my skin being so sensitive and I'd have further hyper-pigmentation(which in my case takes a very long time to clear up to where it's not as visible)...most of it never fades completely.

Awhile back....I used a certain face cream and it cause me to have bad hyper pigmentation... and there still be some blotches on my face.
It was much worse in the beginning and my whole face looked blotched and they were dark and I was VERY upset and stayed home /hiding away for two weeks!
I saw skin specialists and the creams/lotions they prescribed didn't help to calm the skin, I was allergic to and had to go back to those doctors and was told not to put anything on my skin, just let it heal naturally... it took over two years and though its not as noticeable as it had been.
So... I got myself out of the house and slowly got back to doing life and being with people and working through explaining what'd happened and finding more support than I thought there'd be!

 

[Halbhh]

I am worried that God won’t help me. Or worse that there is no God
I have this one huge problem that is giving me so much anxiety and panic attack’s. I prayed that God would somehow help me but so far it has not gone the way I was hoping. The problem is not fixed. In fact I think everything is just piling up. I’m worried that prayer won’t do anything .

Is there any point in asking God for something? Has anyone ever received Fathers help? Like actually knew, it was Him that did something? I’m starting to feel like there is no God - that humans just made Him up to help us cope with life’s difficulties. Like an imaginary friend

I was just remembering how we can pray even for help to do what Christ said to do! This is quite critical at times.

He said when we pray to forgive others! And I had this situation a couple of years ago where someone had insinuated to my face a false accusation I had tried to do a wrong against them, and in a tone and manner that really bothered me a lot (being innocent about that thing). I resented it. So, even days later after I had forgiven the person mentally....I still had not forgiven them in my heart, as Christ said we must do. (As we pray in the Our Father/Lord's Prayer, and also as He illustrated must be forgivness fully in the heart -- Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 18:21-35 - New International Version)

So, I finally thought for the first time ever to pray for specific help to do a specific thing He said to do -- to forgive fully in my heart. I prayed that my heart be changed and that I be able to forgive. I prayed with faith that it would be given (Mark chapter 11) -- because I knew it was exactly God's will that I forgive fully, and He would help. He did.

So even the most critical basic things like forgiveness, we can pray for aid and expect our prayer to be answered. These are not the only kinds of prayers that get answered, but they are so crucial and critical and primary, and must be the first-things-first put first to pray for.