What hinders our prayers to be answered?

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By Mariz Peñaflor

In Leviticus chapter 5, itwas stated seven times that if we committed a sin “unintentionally”, we are still responsible, and upon realizing our wrong, we must repent for it.

Also in Number 15: 22- 30, this same idea was repeated seven times. However in verse 30-31, the Lord stated,

“30 “‘But anyone who sins defiantly, whether native-born or foreigner, blasphemes the Lord and must be cut off from the people of Israel. 31 Because they have despised the Lord’s word and broken his commands, they must surely be cut off; their guilt remains on them.’””

- It only means that, once we know that it is a sin, and yet we still did it intentionally, then we are despising God. This will bring God’s anger upon us and will drive us away from God’s presence. This is the reason why our prayers don’t reach God, because our sins drive us away from God’s presence. It’s not that God can’t hear our words, but God in His justice cannot tolerate us doing wrong. We must first give up our sins- big and small, and sins done in secret, in order for God to take heed on us. God is pleased to see people getting saved, and angered at people who reject this opportunity to be saved.

- It is indeed our personal decision. If we really wanted, as in sincerely wanted to stop sinning, pray to God and He will help us by giving us wisdom how to do so. That’s God’s promise- to help us overcome. However, or decision is very important.

- Now, how can we evaluate our life if we are sinning against God or not? Reading the Bible will help us evaluate our actions, because God’s instructions are written in it. It may be that we will find it difficult to understand. Then that’s another wonder of prayer, if we “really wanted” again to stop sinning, the Lord will make us understand.

- Well, it’s a matter of deciding to stop sinning, and trusting God to help you.