Does God Answer Your Prayers?

Why Do You Pray?

Does God answer your prayers? If not, consider why you pray. Do you pray because you want God to respond, or because it feels like a routine obligation? When we pray, our desire should be for God to hear and answer us. Scripture teaches that how we live impacts whether our prayers are effective.

Hindrances to Answered Prayers

1 Peter 3:7 says husbands should live with their wives in an understanding way to avoid hindering their prayers. This makes it clear: unrighteousness blocks effective prayer. Similarly, 1 Peter 4:7 commands us to “be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.” The connection between righteous living and answered prayers is undeniable.

Righteousness and Effective Prayer

The Bible consistently demonstrates that God answers the prayers of the righteous. Elijah, though human like us, prayed powerful prayers because he lived righteously. If you know someone whose prayers are often answered, it’s likely due to their obedience and not a special gift.

Pray with Purpose

Do you pray to see God move, or because you feel obligated? Our prayers should be filled with faith and purpose, longing for God to act. If it feels like God isn’t answering your prayers, reflect on your life and consider how you can align your heart with His will.

Faithful Living Leads to Answered Prayers

Does God answer your prayers? He delights in answering the prayers of those who walk in righteousness. While we cannot earn His answers, our faithful living pleases Him. To see more answered prayers in your life, ask: Am I living in a way that aligns with God’s will?

Our prayers only become effectually threatening to the devil when God is pleased to answer our prayers. And it pleases God to answer them when He’s pleased with the one who is praying them. That is the reality.