All About Prayer and Fasting

  There are three responses to any prayer to God. Sometimes the answer is "No." Sometimes it is a "Yes." Sometimes it is a "Yes, but not now."  God will not answer a prayer that is not in accordance with His Will, and we should not bother to pray for such things. Why does God take time to answer prayers might be a question that you often ask yourself. There are certain prayers that get answered more quickly than others. Some prayers take longer to be answered even if they are in accordance with God's Will. 1. The prayer request relates to an emergency. Most of us are impatient and want our prayers answered as soon as possible. However, not all prayers need to be answered quickly. For example, a prayer request relating to a life-or-death scenario is more likely to be answered quickly. Example: When king Jehoshaphat prayed for help against Israel’s enemies (2 Chronicles 20). 2. The prayer request is a need, not a want. There are a few occasions in my li...

"Why doesn’t God answer my prayers?" is a question that many questions ask themselves. There are various reasons why your prayers are not being answered. Let us explore 14 possible reasons. Table of Contents 1. A husband's prayers are hindered if he dishonors his wife (1 Peter 3:7). 2. Want something to fulfill your lustful passions (James 4:3).      2.1. Asking for the right thing for the wrong reasons. 3. There is sin in your life (1 Peter 3:12).      3.1. You are not forgiven because you refuse to forgive others (Matthew 6:15). 4. You are asking for things that are not God's will (1 John 5:14).      4.1. God did not promise it, e.g., marriage, a life free from problems, etc.      4.2. Asking God to infringe on someone else's freewill. 5. God provides needs, not wants (Philippians 4:19). 6. The time is not right (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).      6.1. You need to make some changes in your life. 7. You have doubt (James...