It's a relief that prayers don't get answered though isn't it?
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LOL, remember Pamela's prayers were answered in a Beverly hills plastic surgeons office.  Ron Jeremy's answers seem to have been answered too!\n\nIf only my prayers would be answered.. That people stop praying...  Wait, there's a contradiction there... I merely hope that people stop praying...
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Yes it does.  If you truely do not believe in a higher power, why would you pray?  Sounds like a sarcastic question to me.
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What I have experienced is answered prayer; maybe not as instant or as dramatic. I have prayed sometimes for situations that seemed impossible, and God answered in such a beautiful way. I can think of so many problems that have been solved, because they looked like they would have a bad outcome, but prayers, have turned it around. It restores my belief in praying, even more than ever, when I realize that miracles like this DO happen. I'm sure that in some way, somewhere, God is still creating these miracles. Some don't believe it to be true; but that's ok...I think that great FAITH is a requirement for miracles like this to happen. God Bless you and your friend.
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a no answer, is a answer.
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Why do some “believers” often not get answers to their prayers?\n\nBelief alone is not sufficient to please God and have him answer our prayers. Even a credulous person may claim that he believes. For belief to have substance, it must be based on accurate knowledge, which can be gained only by a study of the Bible. Additionally, belief and faith must be proved by the works they produce. “As the body without spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.”—James 2:26.\n\nA true believer would need to take God into account daily, not resorting to prayer only when faced with an emergency. He would also do acts of faith, right works that include speaking to others about his belief and faith in God.\n\nIn Harmony with God’s Will\n\nThe apostle John told us: “This is the confidence that we have toward [God], that, no matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14) Here is another requirement for having our prayers heard by God. Our prayers should be in harmony with God’s will. Furthermore, once we pray we should be sure to act in harmony with our prayers.\n\n27 What are proper subjects for prayer? Anything that will affect one’s relationship to God; anything that will affect one spiritually. The apostle John wrote: “No matter what it is that we ask according to his will, he hears us.”—1 John 5:14.\n\n28 “According to his will” would mean that we rightly would not pray for things that promote strictly selfish interests, such as riches, position above our fellowman, revenge, selfish pleasures and like things. But we may, for example, petition God with regard to marriage—for his help in providing a suitable mate. Married couples may pray regarding the bearing of children, or for wisdom in rearing their children.\n\nThe answer from God can be expected in the form of wise guidance in the person’s own individual case. (Psalm 32:8) Of course, he should be consistent and act in harmony with his prayer. He should seek for counsel on the problem from the Bible. He may consult others who can help him to see what the Bible says on the matter. He should persist in praying on the matter until he gets a clear understanding of what is the wise course to take. (Luke 18:2-5)
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You do need prayers my friend
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wait for Gods help and accept whatever is going to happen
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They can't answer this question, because deep inside, they know God is real.
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Yes I do! It is probably the most important part of my prayers. I am thankful for all my blessings..as we should be. I just have to look around, at the news, seeing how people suffer, all kinds of tragedies, etc. to really know how blessed by God, that I am. We all have our troubles, but in spite of them, I think we need to acknowledge all that we have, and tell God how much we appreciate it...
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God provided us with doctors to assist us in our health care, just as  plumbers assist us with plumbing issues.  God knows we can't all do everything and prayers are often answered in the form of help from others.
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maybe because you feel your prayers are not answered,\n\nmaybe you feel like your will alone will set your mind in motion.\n\nnow you are on the right track
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There's your answer right there. There is hope. Even after everything God still heard you and answered your prayer. He never lets us go and never forgets us, even we have been the most low down and dirtiest people. That's why he is so great. A lot of people don't ever get to really understand that, but tonight I think you did.
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keep the faith and we will keep you in our prayers
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Believe me I have asked the same question many times whenever I felt lost like I hadno purpose or when I was going through a hard time and the anwser did not always come right away but I just kept waiting and praying then one day when I least expected it I got my anwser we all have a purpose in this world there is a gift that only you and no one else can give and each person's gift is different than the next if you are unsure go somewhere and pray and ask this question you may not get an anwser immediately but keep waiting keep praying the anwser will come and when it does you will know and there will be no doubt it may come from a dream someone may say it out of the blue or you may hear a small voice or you may take a side trip from what you are presently doing and go down a whole new path yes the world is crazy at times but there are times when sometimes the creator calms the storm and sometimes he calms the child I wish you much sucess in this journey it is my hope and prayer that the anwser comes quickly and to you in a good way blessings
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I believe it is because when you pray for others, it helps your own well-being. Some people are destined to die in ways we will never be able to understand, but that doesn't mean people don't care or want to help the only way they can.
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i would pray -it might help
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yes, i have had many prayers answered. sometimes the answer is 'yes', sometimes 'no', and sometimes 'wait', but he always answers. we just have to accept the answers even if its not what we wanted to hear.  he also offers us a way to get to heaven. if you belive on him w/ your heart, and repent of your sins then he accepts you as child of God. if you have a bible, you should look it up in John 3