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NASB | 2 Corinthians 12:8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 12:8 Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me; |
Bible Question: Ok, I was looking at the issue of unanswered prayer as a postive thing, to help teach and/or show us that God knows our future and knows who, what, when, where we are going to interact with. Most information I have found deals with unanswered prayer being a negative and it is due to us not being alined with God, or having an unpure heart....can someone please help me understand? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Shamgar, The apostle Paul prayed three times for his 'thorn in the flesh' (2 Cor. 12:7-8) to leave him, but the Lord did not "answer" his prayer in the way that he would at first have approved. What are you praying for? With what motives are your prayers lifted up (Matthew 6:5-6; James 1:6,7; 5:15)? What are we to do if we "perceive" that our prayers are not being answered? We are to keep asking through prayer (Matthew 7:7; Luke 11:9; John 16:24). The Lord will grant us our wish (or His answer) if we continue in persistent prayer (Luke 18:2-8). What is it that you are praying for? Matthew 18:19 "Furthermore, truly I tell you that if two of you agree on earth about anything you request, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." [ISV] Blessings to you, Makarios |