Why doesn't God answer my prayers?

Struggling with unanswered prayer? In this message, Dr. David Jeremiah unpacks Psalm 66:18 and seven biblical barriers to prayer—unasked requests (James 4:2), unconfessed sin, doubt (James 1), wrong motives (James 4:3), unresolved conflict (Mark 11), lack of compassion (Proverbs 21:13), and dishonoring your spouse (1 Peter 3:7)—then explains God’s four answers: No, Slow, Grow, and Go. Learn how to pray effectively and align your heart with God’s will. 00:00 - Psalm 66:18—Do You Love Your Sin? 01:01 - Why Don’t My Prayers Get Answered? 05:15 - Reason #1: Unprayed Prayers (James 4:2) 06:10 - Reason #2: Unconfessed Sin (Psalm 66:18) 08:39 - Reasons #3–4: Doubt & Wrong Motives (James 1; 4:3) 15:29 - Reasons #5–7: Conflict, No Compassion & Husbands (Mark 11; Prov 21:13; 1 Pet 3:7) 18:09 - God’s Four Answers: No, Slow, Grow, Go Transform Your Faith Journey - order "Belief that Behaves": https://bit.ly/4dab0Uo God has the answers to the questions you - and your loved ones - are asking - “Ten Questions Christians Are Asking”: https://bit.ly/4faiokq ..................................................................................................................................................................... Subscribe to the Official David Jeremiah channel to stream our latest messages and much more: http://ow.ly/EpXw50Dg5o7 Hit the Notification Bell 🔔 so that you never miss our most recent video. Sign up for Dr. Jeremiah’s Daily Devotional Email: https://bit.ly/4daOGKC ..................................................................................................................................................................... FREE Resources - *Request 3 Free months of Dr. Jeremiah’s monthly magazine: https://bit.ly/4d61Ata *Are you curious about what being a Christian means?: https://bit.ly/4d8WlsB Study Resources - *Discover what the Bible says, what it means, and what it means for you: https://bit.ly/4fc6wi4 *Walk in victory as a follower of Christ: https://bit.ly/4dbvrAf *Remain true to the essentials of faith: https://bit.ly/4feq2dR Other Resources - *Store: https://bit.ly/3zJdgUc *Turning Point for Kids: https://bit.ly/4fm1iAq *Visit for a complete selection of Bible study resources: https://bit.ly/4d87l9B *About us: https://bit.ly/4d4jSuK *David Jeremiah Blog: https://bit.ly/4d87wBN ..................................................................................................................................................................... Other ways to Watch and Listen Dr. Jeremiah - *TurningPoint+: https://bit.ly/4dcxXqd *Turning Point Daily Radio Broadcasts: https://bit.ly/4dcyecN *Station Locator: https://bit.ly/3zO3nVj Support the ongoing ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah - *Your gift enables Turning Point to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world: https://bit.ly/4f2ZBaK *Bible Strong Partners - ONE LIFE Seeking God CHANGES EVERYTHING: https://bit.ly/4dab1aU Follow #DavidJeremiah on social media - *Facebook:   / drdavidjeremiah   *Instagram:   / drdavidjeremiah   *TikTok:   / drdavidjeremiah