Become New with John Ortberg

11. When You Ask God and Nothing Happens | John Ortberg

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Apr 21, 2025
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INSIGHT

Jesus' Invitation to Ask God

  • Jesus invites us to ask God for help, strength, and wisdom as part of his greater mission, not just for personal gain.
  • Praying in Jesus' name aligns us with God's work and comes with a hopeful promise, even when answers are not immediate.
ANECDOTE

Faith Amid Unanswered Prayer

  • John Ortberg shares about a woman hero who contracted polio and faces tremendous loss yet prays without clear answers.
  • This illustrates the mystery and tension of faith amidst unanswered prayers and suffering we cannot understand.
INSIGHT

Understanding Prayer's True Nature

  • Prayer is not mechanical; asking in Jesus' name means aligning with his mission, not just personal desires.
  • God always responds to prayer, but answers can be yes, no, or not yet based on his greater project.
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