4 Ways Prayers Are Block
Do you sometime find that your prayers are not answered? Here are the possible reasons why.
John 14:14 – If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
Have you ended your prayer in Jesus name? Always end it with Jesus name as it emphasizes the power and reflects our intimate relationship between us and the promise that Jesus will answer the prayers of those who ask in His name.
James 4:3 – You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.
What are your motives behind your prayers. It suggests that sometimes prayers are not answered because they are selfishly motivated, seeking to fulfill personal desires rather than aligning with God’s will. It encourages believers to pray with pure motives, seeking God’s purposes and glory above their own desires.
Proverbs 21:13 – Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
This verse emphasizes the importance of showing compassion and generosity towards those in need. It warns that those who ignore the cries of the poor will themselves face hardship and find their own pleas unanswered. It underscores the principle of reaping what one sows, suggesting that acts of kindness and mercy towards others are ultimately beneficial for oneself as well.
1 Peter 3:7 – Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
This verse addresses husbands, urging them to treat their wives with understanding and honor. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and partnership in marriage, highlighting that husbands and wives are joint heirs of God’s grace. By honoring their wives and living with them in a considerate manner, husbands ensure that their prayers remain unhindered.