The Mistake We Make When Prayer Goes Unanswered
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Still praying, still waiting, and wondering whether your faith is the problem? An unanswered prayer does not, by itself, mean you have failed God. Psalm 44:17–26 gives voice to people who have remained faithful to God while enduring suffering. In this five-minute Christian devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne reflects on why an unanswered prayer cannot tell the whole story of your faith. This reflection on trusting God offers reassurance for anyone who has started blaming themselves for the waiting...
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