LOOKING FOR COMFORT

I have a few things on my mind and I'm feeling a little bothered....I understand that God doesn't change people, the person has to want to change...so what's the point of praying for them???? I get really upset if I'm praying for a person and I don't see any change..like I let it effect me because I feel that prayer is one of the best things you can do for a person...I get to the point where I'm like " what's the point of praying for this person if there's no change?"....another thing that bothers me when I pray for something and I feel the prayer isn't getting answered fast enough...I feel like I'm being a big selfish brat, God has answered plenty of my prayers...I know I'm on Gods time but sometimes I don't want to accept it....I feel like I don't know how to fully have faith or trust in God that everything will be alright....can someone please give me some advice

Just keep praying. If someone isn't saved it's not out of free will. I just bind the powers that blind them etc. and keep praying, then it's easier to get saved. I just claim them for Christ. I prayed for my granddad for 20 years. He was an antitheist and liked to mock and pull others from their faith. Never saw much change, but before he died my mother told him the gospel very clear and the night before I had to pray and God said: You have the keys. Use them. Tomorrow will be too late. I believe he got saved and later I saw him in a dream, I got from God, saved. My mom said: well I hope he made it to heaven. Hope? Hello, I didn't pray for nothing all those years.
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

God always answers. Sometimes 'yes' and then sometimes 'no.' Then... sometimes He says, 'Not yet.'

God's timing. Not yours. Maybe this praying and waiting for change is a way God is teaching you patience, where you might be very weak right now and struggling with being patient. Also, maybe what you are asking for isn't aligned with His Will. Example: my husband has cheated bunches. I am praying for him. For him to seek God's help in overcoming his addictions and also I am asking God to help me see where I was wrong in our marriage too. No, I don't think I am to blame for his actions but I know I probably said or did things during our marriage that wasn't Godly and way, way, WAY down the road... If I get into another relationship, I don't want to have baggage from this failed marriage.

So, maybe think about how you are praying as well as trusting His timing is ALWAYS perfect.

Omg!!! This is what I needed to hear...I really appreciate everyone's comments...these comments open my eyes little bit more...I'm going to continue to pray maybe praying a little different and I totally agree I don't have any patients and I'm working on my patients but somethings I have to work a little harder when it comes to patients...but thanks everyone this really gave me some comfort

It sounds like you're not very concerned for whomever you're praying for.

that is uncalled for

you are not her judge...how do you get that from someone asking for help?

the condemnation towards folks asking for help on this site is off the charts and it needs to STOP

I agree. Judging is not the answer. The Pharisees judged. Love is the answer. Unconditional forgiveness. And in that spirit, let's not forget we shouldn't judge Siberian_Khatru either. Perhaps that post was quick and not exactly what he or she meant?

the problems arise when folks judge the heart of another person

God is looking at the heart issues...we don't get to do that

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If anything, I was concurring with a statement she made:

I don't think she's a brat, but would agree with the idea that she's thinking about her prayer more than the person she's praying for.

I'd agree folks do judge the heart is that wrong for there are some people their hearts are cold as ice and others it's passionate excepting,forgiving, shouldn't we know which is which. Because a cold heart can hide behind a face of kindness or a passionate Heart behind a stern face. the more people look at the heart can a person know the real person behind what they say,act,view. And some people judge other people's hearts for what they say,act,view,dress these do not show the true heart underneath. Heart is want is lacking in this world, people judge from the outside first and never really get to know a persons heart underneath all that. And all that goes for Christian or non Christian.

again, it is not our place to judge that in a person...I have been a brat MANY times and yet God still loves me and people have had patience with me

it is not my intention to be a goodie two shoes here or anywhere else...but folks who do not care for the constant judging and fighting (not blaming you here) have really had enough

you really do not know what she is thinking OR praying about...let's give consideration to that

have you ever had your heart judged by another? I have...and I have also done it

it hurts...alot...which is how the Lord really got through to me it is time to STOP

we really do not know and therefore cannot do anything but offer what God in Christ has offered to us...it is up to the Holy Spirit to fill in the blanks!

Thanks!

He wasn't judging he was giving his opinion when did opinion become judging I've seen your opinionated views along the same lines as mine as well so. But know it's needs to stop huh..

well that 's interesting...I don't usually hand out my personal opinions here even though you may think so

I base what I am saying on scripture regarding judging so, we all should follow that example

you can have any opinion you want of me but I am not going to stop standing up for folks here and saying it is more than time to ACT like Christians

thanks

the above ^^^ is not an opinion...should the op come back and cry in order to be believed?

we should stand with people in prayer...not judge or say we don't think they are sincere...I hope that can be seen...of not? well

God hears all prayer...from the sincere and from the insincere...He is not manipulated He is omniscient and wants the best for each one of us

We need to be God centered and not opinion and accusatory centered

Okay first of all we should all act like children of God second God is the only ones who's judgment really matters. to the original poster on here. I often feel I get upset with God because I feel he is not listening to me or like I have to wait forever for a prayer to be answered. God will answer our prayers in his due time if he feels the need to answer that prayer he will. We can get upset and discouraged it is okay to do so but remember God does things in his own time and way and we just have to wait for his works to be done. The thing is that all good things come to those who are patient. If it is not ment to be for this person to except God at this time maybe another time will be the time. We will never know when the time is or if it will ever happen. I have prayed for God to come into the heart of my husband for years now and I see no sign of that happening. I think the best thing to do is to keep praying and be confident in your relationship with God. Maybe God is testing your patience and your faith have you thought about it that way? Peace be with your heart and God will provide for you.

Yea right you mean you never posted about something of your personal opinion. then again you may be right you may not have and just thrown it out there with no personal opinion though it just happened so that's out the window. Yes Prayer does count but we can't will things to be fixed there are reasons why things happen or don't happen and getting upset over it because the change isn't coming is just hurting ones self.
i understand who she feels also but if the prayer isn't coming maybe a person can be the prayer and take action into finding out the reason and give help to the person in need even a phone call or just being their friend can go along way.

HAHAHA, The OP already said thanks and got what she asked for and yet, ya'll hijacked the thread LOL