Why?

[ConfuseddotCom]

MAT 21:22 ESV

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."

There are many such verses in the Bible, why does God lie, because we clearly don't receive all that we ask for in prayer.

 

[theFijian]

A proof text without context is simply a pretext.

 

[Jonathan Jarvis]

MAT 21:22 ESV

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."

There are many such verses in the Bible, why does God lie, because we clearly don't receive all that we ask for in prayer.

I've asked this same question myself. Especially when things are going wrong in your life. You start to doubt that you have sufficient faith and that the fault is all yours.

I've rationalised the lack of prayers being answered to God knowing whats best for us.

The Rolling Stones give one answer ( not saying its right).

"You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes well you might find
You get what you need".

 

[theFijian]

I've rationalised the lack of prayers being answered to God knowing whats best for us.

Those prayers aren't not being answered, it's just that the answer is No.

 

[HaigCraylett]

Firstly, make sure you are asking with a selfless motive. Secondly, God does asnwer prayers. You're just not listening to His answer. Gods ways are not our ways.

 

[King Mob]

MAT 21:22 ESV

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."

There are many such verses in the Bible, why does God lie, because we clearly don't receive all that we ask for in prayer.

 

[Kirkstaller]

Our prayers are always answered. It's just a matter of timing.

 

[ianb321red]

MAT 21:22 ESV

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."

There are many such verses in the Bible, why does God lie, because we clearly don't receive all that we ask for in prayer.

What is the time limit that you allow God to answer a prayer within?

Also - you've overlooked the "if you have faith" requirement. Do you understand what this is saying?

 

[HaigCraylett]

What is the time limit that you allow God to answer a prayer within?

Also - you've overlooked the "if you have faith" requirement. Do you understand what this is saying?

I don't think there really is a time limit - but saying that, someone once told me to PUSH. Pray Until Something Happens.

Remember, our Father knows what is best for us, so if we are not receiving the answer we want, God probably doesn't approve.