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Being Watchful in Prayer, Part 2 (TMF:2862)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Peace to Live By: Being Watchful in Prayer, Part 2 (TMF:2862) - Daniel Litton
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       One thing that has been noticed in associating with different groups of believers over the years, is that there does seem to be a general consensus that prayer is more times often left unanswered for us than it is actually answered. In other words, a lot of believers seem to have a cynical attitude when it comes to prayer. Sure, they may pray, but truth be told, they think the odds are more likely at the end of the day, or end of the year for that matter, that the prayers will go largely unanswered. And then comes on the scene the laundry list of explanations that preachers will present to us, the reasons behind it and whatnot, as to why our prayers aren’t being answered. Sometimes the finger is sadly pointed at the pray-er, which surely, at the end of the day, doesn’t help the situation all that much, does it? It can bring discouragement where really we need hope. James did say, “You do not have, because you do not ask…” and all that stuff (James 4:2, ESV). So, not to be too harsh here, because there is some truth behind it at times.