Curiously Kaitlyn Why doesn’t God answer my prayers?
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Aug 12, 2025 Dr. Mika Edmondson, a theologian and lead pastor at Koinonia Church, joins the conversation to explore the pressing question of unanswered prayers. He breaks down what prayer means and the varied responses God may provide, often for our greater good. The discussion also touches on the emotional turmoil of feeling unheard, drawing parallels to Jesus's own suffering. Edmondson emphasizes honest communication with God as a path through disappointment, encouraging listeners to maintain faith even when answers seem distant.
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Prayer Is Two-Way Communication
- Mika Edmondson defines prayer as talking with God and receiving God in return.
- Prayer is a two-way exchange where God gives himself as we give ourselves.
Bring Honest Words To God
- Pray honestly and bring your real feelings to God rather than rehearsed phrases.
- Mika encourages using the Psalms and the Lord's Prayer as models when you need words.
God Answers Better Than We Ask
- Scripture assures that God desires to give good gifts and does not withhold good from his people.
- Mika summarizes Jesus and the psalm by saying God often answers better than we ask.
