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But God...did Not Answer Him Series
Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019 (message contributor)
Summary: Lesson of unanswered prayer from the life of King Saul
But God … Did Not Answer Him
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.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers when you are living in disobedience.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers when your family life is in disarray.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers prayed in doubt.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers prayed out of season.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers that are not in keeping with His purpose and plan.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers when He has something better instore for you.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers if you are not walking with Him.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers if you turn away from His Word.
? Don’t expect God to answer prayers if you pray with wrong motives.
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?