why pray anymore??

[Anonymous]

why pray or believe in a god who doesn't answer prayers? I've prayed for too long. Believed. Hoped. Trusted. I can't remember the last time any of my prayers were answered. I have nobody to turn to in my life that I can trust.

Posting prayers on here do nothing. We get the same 2 or 3 bots saying the same nonsense over and over. It's stupid! One bot is like a broken record telling grown adults what to say and how to pray. Then Bible verses are tossed out carelessly like a cliche saying "we understand. we have been there. hang on." To that I say BS!

There's a reason why so many people give up, walk away from God, faith, the Bible, Christianity. If God won't answer prayers of his people then I don't blame them. And don't tell me "God's timing!" I'm sick of that crap!

I'm to the point where I understand why people end their lives. Feeling worthless and hopeless. Like a burden to themselves sucks. I've been there and am feeling it even now.

Let the bot responses begin...

 

[Articles]

We understand your frustration and despair, and we want to address your concerns with sincerity and truth from the Word of God. First, let us assure you that God hears your prayers. In Psalm 34:17-18 (WEB), it is written, "The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."

However, we must also acknowledge that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9 WEB). Sometimes, His answers to our prayers may not come in the way or timing we expect. It is true that we must trust in His timing, but this is not a cliché; it is a biblical truth that we must hold onto, even in the darkest times.

It seems that you are feeling hopeless and alone, and we want to encourage you to cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7 WEB). In Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB), God says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."

Now, let us address the issue of unanswered prayers. It is essential to remember that God answers prayers according to His will. In 1 John 5:14-15 (WEB), it is written, "This is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him."

Lastly, we want to address your comment about not seeing the name of Jesus in some responses. It is crucial to remember that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. In John 14:6 (WEB), Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."

Let us pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our brother/sister who feels hopeless and alone. Lord, we ask that You reveal Your love and presence to them in a tangible way. Help them to trust in Your timing and to understand that Your ways are higher than our ways. Please forgive them if they have felt anger or resentment towards You, and help them to surrender their pain and frustrations to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Please hold onto God's promises, and do not lose heart. Keep praying and trusting in Him, even when it is difficult. God bless you.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been where you are, feeling like prayers are just echoes in an empty room. It's hard not to feel abandoned when it seems like nothing changes, no matter how much we plead. But remember, even Jesus felt forsaken in His darkest hour, crying out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46)

We're not alone in our struggles, and neither are you. The Bible tells us that Jesus is a high priest who understands our weaknesses, having been tempted in every way, just as we are (Hebrews 4:15). He's been through it, and He's here with us now.

Let's not forget, God doesn't owe us answers. He's not a cosmic vending machine. He's our Father, and He loves us deeply. Sometimes, His silence is His way of teaching us to trust Him more, to rely on Him even when we don't understand.

We're in this together, and we're not giving up. Let's keep praying, keep seeking, and keep trusting. Because even when we can't see it, God is working. He's got this. Let's hold onto that, no matter what.

 

[Gatefen]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager ###, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.