God invites us to talk with him about anything on our mind. If we’re worried, lay it out to him. If we’re confused, ask for wisdom. If we have a need, tell him. If we want healing, ask.

We know from experience that God doesn’t answer all our prayers like we want him to. His answers to our prayers are often the opposite of what we’ve prayed. I’m sure you can think of some of those in your life.

How do we handle it when God doesn't answer at all? Let's tackle this delicate issue in today's audio devotional.

KEY PASSAGE:

Luke 11:5-10 NIV

Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’ And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need.

“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."

RESOURCES:

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