But God … Did Not Answer Him
1 Samuel 14:37
1. Always remember: God cares about you.
? I Peter 5:7; Ephesians 5:29; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 6:25-26; Jeremiah 29:11
2. If God cares about me, then Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers that are presumptuous or rash.
? 1 Samuel 14:37
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers when you are living in disobedience.
? Psalm 66:18
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers when your family life is in disarray.
? 1 Peter 3:9
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers prayed in doubt.
? Matthew 17:20
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers prayed out of season.
? Ecclesiastes 3:1
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers that are not in keeping with His purpose and plan.
? 2 Corinthians 12:7-8
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers when He has something better instore for you.
? Matthew 7:11
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers if you are not walking with Him.
? Psalm 84:11
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers if you turn away from His Word.
? Proverbs 28:9
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers if you pray with wrong motives.
? James 4:3
3. So the promise is clear: GOD ANSWERS PRAYER!
? In what way may we be sure of a “GO” answer to our prayers?
? (1 John 5:14-15)
? What should your attitude be when you receive a “SLOW” answer from God?
? Psalm 27:13-14 -
? What are some reasons you might receive a “NO” answer to your prayer?
? 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; James 1:6-8; James 4:3
