Why does God answer some prayers but ignore others?

[quatona]

Can you prove that God has never healed an amputee?

No. I can not even prove that there´s a God, in the first place.

I would, however, suspect that a person spontaneously regrowing an amputed limb would immediately make it to the news, in these days and ages.

 

[SteveB28]

Ever read about the plethora of lepers that Jesus restored whole? Many of these by prayer? Do you know that many lepers loose digits and limbs?

What an absolutely pathetic response!

Of all the thousands of good American serviceman, most of them pious Christians, who have lost limbs in the service of their nation, can you offer one who has had his limbs restored as a result of his or others prayers?

No! Instead, you offer a tale concocted by anonymous authors, with no corroborating evidence and expect it to satisfy!?

 

[com7fy8]

God will grant what's best for both parties. The problem is we think we know what's best and don't trust God. Having trust is more important than gaining favors.

I think prayer is an exercise of trusting and getting closer to God, so we are ready for the good He will do. If we pray for a specific thing, it is good that we pray what God has us pray . . . so we are preparing to fit in with His plan.

What then would be the point of prayers?

Exercising to be stronger in trust and closer to God, so we are prepared for the good He will do

if you didn't get that job, or Lambo, then it probably wasn't His will or alignment for your life, and others.

sounds good

Why then wouldn't our prayers, simply praise God, instead of asking for favors. If prayers are about pleasing God, then why do so many ask God for things in prayers instead of simply praising him.

Do both. Thank Him and make requests > Philippians 4:6-7. Maybe it could be like if you are invited to a family's dinner . . . you want something on the table and you know you are welcome to it, but you trust someone to pass it to you and you say thank you. With God, there are things we are welcome to; but we ask and thank. We are in family sharing with God and one another; so prayer is not only about what is for me.

God does answer every prayer, but keep in mind He does as He knows is right.

amen And He has His overall purpose of changing us to be like Jesus . . . including so we are pleasing to our Father like Jesus is > Romans 8:29 > Jesus in us (Galatians 4:19, Galatians 2:20) makes us more and more sweetly and fragrantly pleasing to our Father > 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 > 1 Peter 3:4 > so, prayer includes our seeking God's correction of His love's perfection > Hebrews 12:4-11, 1 John 4:17 > and then our prayer is sweetly pleasing, most of all about sharing with our Father and delighting Him, but while handling practical things

I have never understood the idea that the guy with the great masterplan will change his ways on your demand.

We need to be changed, and we pray for this.

Can you prove that God has never healed an amputee?

No, but I know I needed a personality transplant.

Why would an all-powerful and all-knowing deity require prayer and worship?

Well, God is not conceited. He requires us to pray and worship Him, because in His love this will have us enjoying Him in His own love. If you have someone especially good for you, you want to communicate with the person and you greatly appreciate the person. This is what prayer is, and worship > communication with God who is so good for us, so appreciated because of how He so superior takes a personal interest in each of us.

But this is our example required of us > how God desires for us to also be unconceited and willing to share the very best with any person, at all . . . like He does with us > Romans 5:5.

A deity who is both all-knowing and all-powerful would need or require nothing, most especially something as self-centered as worship.

You are talking about the kind of worship which Satan wants. And you are right > Satan is so wrong, wanting such worship, when he does no good at all to anyone, not even to his own self.

Jesus left Heaven itself, in order to reach us and personally share God's very own best with us. So, God is not conceited

 

[SteveB28]

I think prayer is an exercise of trusting and getting closer to God, so we are ready for the good He will do. If we pray for a specific thing, it is good that we pray what God has us pray . . . so we are preparing to fit in with His plan.

Exercising to be stronger in trust and closer to God, so we are prepared for the good He will do

sounds good

Do both. Thank Him and make requests > Philippians 4:6-7. Maybe it could be like if you are invited to a family's dinner . . . you want something on the table and you know you are welcome to it, but you trust someone to pass it to you and you say thank you. With God, there are things we are welcome to; but we ask and thank. We are in family sharing with God and one another; so prayer is not only about what is for me.

amen And He has His overall purpose of changing us to be like Jesus . . . including so we are pleasing to our Father like Jesus is > Romans 8:29 > Jesus in us (Galatians 4:19, Galatians 2:20) makes us more and more sweetly and fragrantly pleasing to our Father > 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 > 1 Peter 3:4 > so, prayer includes our seeking God's correction of His love's perfection > Hebrews 12:4-11, 1 John 4:17 > and then our prayer is sweetly pleasing, most of all about sharing with our Father and delighting Him, but while handling practical things

We need to be changed, and we pray for this.

No, but I know I needed a personality transplant.

Well, God is not conceited. He requires us to pray and worship Him, because in His love this will have us enjoying Him in His own love. If you have someone especially good for you, you want to communicate with the person and you greatly appreciate the person. This is what prayer is, and worship > communication with God who is so good for us, so appreciated because of how He so superior takes a personal interest in each of us.

But this is our example required of us > how God desires for us to also be unconceited and willing to share the very best with any person, at all . . . like He does with us > Romans 5:5.

You are talking about the kind of worship which Satan wants. And you are right > Satan is so wrong, wanting such worship, when he does no good at all to anyone, not even to his own self.

Jesus left Heaven itself, in order to reach us and personally share God's very own best with us. So, God is not conceited

What evidence do you have to show that prayer is anything more than talking to the air?

 

[SkyWriting]

Suppose me and my friend both prays that our son gets into college. There is only one spot left. If God grants my prayer, God cannot grant his.
Will God grant someone's prayer who is Christian over someone who is not?
Will God grant it based on the merit of how good the person is?
Or will God ignore both prayers?

It's a great question.

God creates prayers that follow His will.
Finding the mind of God over yours is
very hard work.

Only when you can adjust and hear
what God wills you to pray, do prayers
get "Answered" as God had intended
for you to experience them.

 

[SkyWriting]

What evidence do you have to show that prayer is anything more than talking to the air?

When your prayer is adjusted to God's will, He answers them instantly.

 

[SteveB28]

When your prayer is adjusted to God's will, He answers them instantly.

Again, what evidence can you bring to bear that shows prayer to be anything more than talking to the air?

 

[SkyWriting]

I have never understood the idea that the guy with the great masterplan will change his ways on your demand. And if assuming that - for whatever obscure reason - he really does, I am wondering how (being omnipotent and all that) he couldn´t spontaneously create an additional slot.

He changes your plans, based on His desires for you.
It takes prayer to get you to change.

 

[SkyWriting]

Why then wouldn't our prayers, simply praise God, instead of asking for favors. If prayers are about pleasing God, then why do so many ask God for things in prayers instead of simply praising him.

God appreciates the conversation, not the topics.

 

[SkyWriting]

Again, what evidence can you bring to bear that shows prayer to be anything more than talking to the air?

They get answered instantly and dramatically. The timing is the proof.
In my experience.

 

[de1929]

What then would be the point of prayers?

similar to applying job ... what's the point of applying job ? never a job guarantee right ?

 

[SteveB28]

They get answered instantly and dramatically. The timing is the proof.
In my experience.

That would be a 'no' then? You haven't offered any evidence. Only blind assertions.

 

[Haasrecht]

@OP

In most situations, we will not know why some prayers seem to be answered and others do not.

 

[SkyWriting]

That would be a 'no' then? You haven't offered any evidence. Only blind assertions.

I'm not blind, nor have I asserted anything.
I was just answering your question about
how I've experienced answered prayer.

I have no evidence that I started my car
before I drove it today. But as I recall
it happened. I have confidence about it.

 

[SkyWriting]

No. I can not even prove that there´s a God, in the first place.
I would, however, suspect that a person spontaneously regrowing an amputated limb would immediately make it to the
news, in these days and ages.

God changes peoples Spirit to match His outcomes.
Not - changes outcomes to match peoples desires.

 

[SkyWriting]

I always loved the question: Why won't god heal amputees?

Only Jesus interacted with physical humans. He left.

 

[Haasrecht]

Only Jesus interacted with physical humans. He left.

What? Where do you get this idea that only Jesus interacted with physical humans?

 

[SkyWriting]

What? Where do you get this idea that only Jesus interacted with physical humans?

God is Spirit and only Jesus ever took physical form and interacted with created Humans.
I don't believe God the Spirit, ever did have a physical presence on earth.

 

[Haasrecht]

God is Spirit and only Jesus ever took physical form and interacted with created Humans.
I don't believe God the Spirit, ever did have a physical presence on earth.

You are assuming that a physical presence is required to 'interact' with humans.

 

[SteveB28]

I'm not blind, nor have I asserted anything.
I was just answering your question about
how I've experienced answered prayer.

I have no evidence that I started my car
before I drove it today. But as I recall
it happened. I have confidence about it.

Really, this becomes truly pathetic. "I just know it happened" is NOT evidence. And your car? You could provide evidence that you start it before driving any time you like.

My understanding of those who promote prayer is "God will say yes" or "God will say no" or "God will say maybe later". It is the most dishonest method for characterising randomness.