Disappointment with God

So you prayed and God did not answer! Maybe your disappointment has shaken your faith. What happened? Well, don't think you did not figure out the formula or choose the right words or not have enough faith, because this is most likely NOT the case.

Since prayer is communicating with God, you need to examine both your relationship with Him and your prayer life.

First, if you were talking to a friend, wouldn't you greet him or her before you ask for something? Would you only talk to that person when you were desperate? Would you know and value your friend's character? Would you recall all you have shared and be grateful? Review your relationship with the living, loving God very carefully before you accuse Him of not answering your prayer.

As for your prayer life, is it an endless litany of requests or do you use it like a parachute, in case of emergency only? Do you habitually think that when all else fails you can pray? Do you believe that repetition of rote prayers recited without thought is actually a conversation with the Creator of heaven and earth?

As Augustine said, "God thirsts to be thirsted after." He longs for you to come to Him. Come honestly. Worship Him by using the Psalms, or think about who He really is and then you will become aware of your own sinfulness. Clear the air between you by confessing your sins to Him and use I John 1:9, "If you confess your sins He is faithful and just to forgive you your sins and to cleanse you from all wrongdoing." Also, remember to thank Him for everything, "...for this is the will of God concerning you." And then, lay your needs out before Him and do your asking.

You will not be disappointed. Taste and see that the Lord is good. Come thirsty! Doma