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Why Doesn't God Answer All My Prayers???

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This question reminded me of a story I had heard, about a little boy who was 6 years old.

How often are we like the little boy... When our father doesn't give us the answer we want to hear we get angry and question him. We question if he really pays attention, if he really cares, and sometimes if he is really an all-powerful God.

But just like the father in this story, God HAS a reason for the things he does. Sometimes he doesn't give us the answer we want because he wants to protect us from ourselves (just like the little boy could have been severely hurt or killed by the shotgun).

Sometimes God wants us to grow more, or prove that we are ready for what we are praying for.

Sometimes God wants us to take the first few steps... to show that we are ready to obey him.

And sometimes the answer is "no."

But ALL THE TIME, God is listening, and caring for you. As the old saying goes:

"God doesn't always give you what you want, but he always gives you what you need."

On November 05, 2007 by Trishia
Thank you for this devotion. It has really helped me. I am going through a lot right now and I don't know why, but I know God has a good reason. Almost a year ago, my close friend and Youth Minister went in view of a call to another church. He was one of the only people I felt like I could talk to after my cousin died. Then, our church hired a new Music Minister a little over 1 1/2 years ago. As we began spending time together at youth events and choir practice, he became my best friend. Last night, he announced he resigned to go in view of a call to another church, also. It felt as if everytime I get close to someone, they leave. I was very upset last night and have still been upset throughout the day. I'm not sure why God allowed this to happen, but I trust Him and I know He has a reason. I know that my friend needs to follow where God is leading them. I pray that God would allow me to stay in touch with him, and I know He will help me with this. I also pray for God to take of both of them as they are following His will. I may never know why God called them to another church, but He knows the reason and I trust Him to take care of all of us.

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