There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. 
Can I pray that God make (unanswered prayers) you strong enough to endure, independent of external circumstances, sufficient for one's self, for the life of sacrifice that God calls you?
Their are wages to be paid for your prayers. Oh, I wish I could have warned the nations (people) that contemplate war, divorce, poverty, murder, slavery, unrighteousness, lawlessness. The wages for some answered prayers (sin) is prohibitive. Righteous exalts a nation but war, divorce, poverty, murder, slavery, unrighteousness, lawlessness is a reproach. ''More tears are shed over answered prayers than those God chooses to ignore.''
A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running to church as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, "Dear Lord, please don't let me be late! Dear Lord, please don't let me be late!" While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again. As she ran she once again began to pray, "Dear Lord, please don't let me be late! But please don't shove me either!"
The truth is, I wish I would have prayed to God to reveal the consequences of 90% of my answered prayers. I wish, I were just (strong enough) resolved to be content in some of the former circumstances. Content: aujtavrkhß, Autarkes, ow-tar'-kace 
sufficient for one's self, strong enough or processing enough to need no aid or support , independent of external circumstances ,contented with one's lot, with one's means, though the slenderest .
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. Most of us will experience answered prayer. However, we are seldom ready to shoulder the responsibility and consequences of the answered prayer. Every answered prayer has a set of responsibilities and consequences attached to it. Envy will cause you to ask for things that will rival your present condition and circumstance. Pride, unbelief, vain hankering after something we have not got, and fickle disrelish of present things, make men discontented even under favourable circumstances.
Our prayers may be manipulative, puppeteering , the laundry list mentality ,labeling and name-calling , comparing ,using God to your advantage ,getting God to back your plan
Remember, God is not mocked; what ever you sow in prayer (secretly and in the open) that will you also reap. It is easy to forget Millionaire’s may reap and countenance bankruptcy, the employed may face being fired, former barren parents face possibility of wayward children, and opulent living may be reduced down to a life of poverty, single people may experience a life married to the wrong person, your loving disposition may be burdened with a relationship that draws all of the love in you, your gross earning (prosperity) may be siphoned by family beggars and pimps.
Prophetically, (Faith will answer prayer.) answered prayer has a realm of obedience, responsibilities, and consequences that may bring you to a deeper level of sorrow and pain. Our prayers may be amiss. It may be that we pray out of our delusions, pain, and greed. 
Let us pray for patient submission and hope when we are abased; for humility and a heavenly mind when exalted. It is aspecial grace to have an equal temper of mind always. And in a low state not to lose our comfort in God, nor distrust his providence, nor take any wrong course for our own supply. In a prosperous condition not to be proud, or secure, or worldly. This is a harder lesson than the other; for the temptations of fulness and prosperity are more than those of affliction and want. Philippians 4:11 (Amplified Bible) 11Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am.
God will answer the secret prayer of your soul. There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. Can you, your children, family, church, neighborhood, nation live with it’s consequences?
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. Can I pray that God make (unanswered prayers) you strong enough to endure, independent of external circumstances, sufficient for one's self, for the life of sacrifice God call you?
''More tears are shed over answered prayers than those God chooses to ignore.''
Their are consequences and responsibilities that result in Gods answered prayer. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
“Sow a thought, reap a deed; Sow a deed, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny." It is awe inspiring to conceive of a sovereign God that has time to answer mortal man. And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
Pray!
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done... on earth as it is in heaven
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I have been praying for 3 years to be reunited with my ex boyfriend... I cry day and night from the moment I wake up until I go under my covers to sleep... do you thinnk I will cry that much if my prayer gets answered, Oh yes I will cry with joy... but the pain I feel now will be gone, and my tears will dwindel and turn to an estatic smile. Please don't tell me that I will have more tears if my prayer will be answered. I can't produce any more tears from my loss now.
Why is my prayer not answered? Three years, I confuse my sins, although I still sin I am human.. I try to walk with goodness, but I am human. I ask for forgivness and mercy every day... but my prayers are unanswered, and I watch the days, weeks, months and years go by filled with tears of loss and sorry.
Yes I will have tears if my pray is answered, but until then my tears do not cease day to day unitl the man I love returns. God does not answer all prayers, that is what I have read... I am one of those who are self blaming, and feel it is all my fault... I have tried everything humanly and spiritually possible. Why, oh why as I start to get older and my life goes by before me, alone, sad, and usless to the people I love... all I want is a miracle of love... to be reunite with the man I love... my tears will not stop... and when they do, it will be the day I die. Marilyn
Just checking
Dear Marilyn:
Thank you for your heart felt inquiry and comments. I am not sure if your blog was expressing rhetorical anguish but if you have ears to hear, hear these words. Marilyn,
God loves you more that ever.
God has already answered your prayers
It is not in your best interest to grieve for 3 years. It is potentially a dangerous and futile exercise
I can not do any about the past 3 years. But , you can do something about the rest of your day , and the rest of your future. You might have missed some of Gods new provision and blessings by holding on to the past.
If any of this makes sense....then .....Marilyn, let go. It's time to let go and embrace Gods new provision and blessings.
In the May 1999 In Touch magazine, Dr. Charles Stanley wrote "The Erosion of Our Lives," an article that identifies seven steps of this progression:
Step 1: Entrance of the Thought — We do not sin when a thought comes our way that we know is not of God. In fact, this is where we can dismiss the thought and end the possibility of the next six steps.
Step 2: Entertainment of the Thought — Now we're entering dangerous territory. We have not rejected the thought. We have let it linger.
Step 3: Enjoyment of the Thought — It may be in fantasy or daydreaming, but the thought now has become comfortable.
Step 4: Experience of the Thought — The thought becomes an action. If we don't deal with the thought somewhere within the first four steps, step five is inevitable.
Step 5: Excuse the Attitude — Not only have we fallen, we even become defensive and defiant about our wrong attitude and actions.
Step 6: Enveloped by the Sin — Completely consumed with having our own way, we have no intention of doing anything but continuing in our sin. Just as waves will destroy a beautiful beach over time, so sin will carve into the beautiful plans God has for us.
In The Grief Recovery Handbook, John W. James and Russell Friedman write:
Recovery means claiming your circumstances instead of your circumstances claiming you and your happiness. Recovery is finding new meaning for living, without the fear of being hurt again. Recovery is being able to enjoy fond memories without having them precipitate painful feelings of regret or remorse. Recovery is acknowledging that it is perfectly all right to feel sad from time to time and to talk about those feelings no matter how those around you react. Recovery is being able to forgive others when they say or do things that you know are based on their lack of knowledge about grief. Recovery is one day realizing that your ability to talk about the loss you've experienced is indeed normal and healthy.
Dealing with grief prevents unfinished business from spilling into future relationships. In 2 Corinthians 2:9-11, it is written, "The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven, if there was anything to forgive, I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes." In Ephesians 4:26-27, we read, "In your anger, do not sin, do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold."
Bill made a decision to deal with his unspoken pain by isolating and solving his loneliness his own way. Now he will face prolonged grief in various dimensions and settings. In fact, every family member will experience the painful journey of grief. Jeremy, his son, has lost his reliable male role model at a crucial time. On of his daughters, Jennifer, will be deprived of the male affirmation she needs to build healthy relationships with guys in the future. Bill's other daughter, Jodie, is confused and certain that if she had been more compliant, her Daddy would never have left. A cloud of oppression hovers over this formerly intact family.
The grief cycle is perpetuated as Kelly seeks full-time employment with limited skills. Her career was being a mother. Home schooling has abruptly ceased, and each child will begin the process of adjusting to public school and to the losses of their full-time father, home, neighborhood, full-time mom, financial security and status. Grief and anger surface in response to broken relationships.
Be Persistent
The first key to answered prayer is persistence -- which means "to hold fast to," or hold onto tightly. God wants us to hold on tightly to His promises in prayer. Don't let disappointment cause you to let go of your faith.
The man in the parable didn't give up when his neighbor turned down his initial request. Jesus pointed out that the neighbor wouldn't get up and give him anything just because he was the man's friend. But because of his persistence, he would eventually get up and give him what he needed.
The Greek language in Luke 11:10 can be translated, "ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you."
If we call on God, He promises to answer! But we must wait on the Lord and let Him answer our prayers in His perfect timing. Many times the greatest trial comes just before the answer arrives; it often seems darkest just before dawn.
Be Personal
The most important key to effective prayer is a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father. The man in the parable went to his friend when he needed help.
Two men in the Bible who are known for their great faith are Abraham and Moses. Both men enjoyed an intimate friendship with God. James 2:23 says of Abraham, " he was called the friend of God," and Exodus 33:11 says, " the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend." Both men saw God do great miracles in their lives.
But remember, it takes time to develop a close friendship. You can start by involving God in the details of your life and learning to recognize His faithfulness even in little everyday challenges and events. Develop a plan of Bible reading and prayer that works for you. Pray for family and friends who may not know Jesus. And be sure to thank Him when the answers come!
What a comfort to know that God loves us so deeply that He has given each of us an "open line" directly to Him whenever we need direction, comfort or strength. And His continuing promise to us is that He will answer our prayers!
Be Purposeful
The Bible says one of the reasons we haven't received God's best is that we haven't asked Him (see James 4:2). But God wants us to share our hearts with Him. He wants children who are willing to dream His dreams.
The man in this story knew what he wanted and asked with a definite purpose.
Take your needs and concerns to the Lord in prayer. Dare to ask God for your desires. Psalm 37:4 says, "Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart." Allow God to expand your vision, and spend time in prayer so you'll be prepared to receive the good things He has in store for you.
Maybe you are dealing with a broken relationship, overwhelming financial burdens, the frustration of ill health, or the salvation of a loved one. The Lord wants you to come to Him in faith about whatever is on your heart. And don't just stop with your own needs. Ask God for a vision for your community, this nation and the world. Then, begin praying about the situations He impresses on your mind. Remember, the more you pray for the concerns on God's heart, the more you will find your own needs being met.
Dear Kingbing1,
Thank you for your response. It was not what I was looking for, as you are aware. I can't give up. If I give up hope then I truly lost. I have done everything you have mentioned. I have truly asked for forgivenss of my sins, for mercy, I have prayed for other's in need, I have read so many web sites and have followed "how to pray" correctly and how to have my prayer's answered. I did all you have said, I am at a loss. Yet you tell me to give up and move on. I wish I could, I beleive as some point I even have prayed to God to help me move on... to no avail. I am 48 and I have no interest to go out to bars, or anywhere for that matter to start over... talk the talk, walk the walk, I am tired and wary, there is a man I love who already knows me... that is all I ask. I have prayed for him, for God to forgive him and to help him find the love he once truly had for me. I have call my ex 3 months ago and asked for forgivness he forgive and said He had things going on... to me it meant a girlfrind. But I thought forgivness was the first step to a new beginning... I asked if I can call him once in a blue moon he said "once in a blue." I never heard from him, although he may think I will call him, but I am not, I put the ball in his court... again, to no avail. I can't do what you say, I love this man... I can't just stop loving somone. Thank you for your response. Marilyn
Dear Kingbing1,
Thank you for your response. It was not what I was looking for, as you are aware. I can't give up. If I give up hope then I truly lost. I have done everything you have mentioned. I have truly asked for forgivenss of my sins, for mercy, I have prayed for other's in need, I have read so many web sites and have followed "how to pray" correctly and how to have my prayer's answered. I did all you have said, I am at a loss. Yet you tell me to give up and move on. I wish I could, I beleive as some point I even have prayed to God to help me move on... to no avail. I am 48 and I have no interest to go out to bars, or anywhere for that matter to start over... talk the talk, walk the walk, I am tired and wary, there is a man I love who already knows me... that is all I ask. I have prayed for him, for God to forgive him and to help him find the love he once truly had for me. I have call my ex 3 months ago and asked for forgivness he forgive and said He had things going on... to me it meant a girlfrind. But I thought forgivness was the first step to a new beginning... I asked if I can call him once in a blue moon he said "once in a blue." I never heard from him, although he may think I will call him, but I am not, I put the ball in his court... again, to no avail. I can't do what you say, I love this man... I can't just stop loving somone. Thank you for your response. Marilyn
If God doesn't give him (back) to you (3 years) He will never be yours....I am praying for you.
You are stuck by a presence that won't let you go. Break the stronghold before you become a permanent prisioner. It verges on idolatry to love another human being more than you love God. ....
3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. .....No other gods, only me.
This is the counsel of the prophetic. But, hear the word of the Lord today, Marilyn, my daughter, flee this "youthful" obsession, and stronghold of love and cling to God. if you hear my voice today, Marilyn, harden not your heart daughter of Zion, says the Lord. Thus says the Lord, Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for my yoke is easy and burden is light.
Dear Kingbing1,
I have told God I love him, I have told God never to leave me... don't you see it yet, I have been doing all I can from my heart and soul based on my religion... I have prayed and never ceased... I have prayed novena's, I have had prayer groups pray for me. I have sat in an empty church praying... I am trying to do all I can. I read the bible from time to time. I spend a lot of time on the web reading about the different verses in the bible, psalms I have read... I have done all that I believe that has been expected of me. All you have said, I have done... even if the answer is NO, I should be getting a replacement if you will, something, someone to eleviate this pain... to no avail. Marilyn
Dear Marilyn:
God has sent me to assist you in your deiverance:
Dear Marilyn:
This is the most important day of your life. You wrote me because God wants to send you deliverance ....the alleviation of the pain that you feel. But, I can not help you if you are unwilling to receive the gift of God for you today.
You must understand that I never write or correspond with bloggers like this , unless God direct me to write.
God has sent me to assist you. I do not have any special powers of my own. But, I come in the name of God, the blood and power of Jesus to break the stronghold that torments you. Read everyday and before you go to bed: John 10:10: "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
1."Rip every note, cards and paper from the old relationship
2. throw our clothing, rings and jewel connected to the old relationship
3.
Recite this prayer 3 time a day:
Lord God, I confess and believe that you are God. I reject any authority, power and imagination that exalts itself above God. So, God come into my heart and take control. I confess, 1 John 4:4: "...the one (the Spirit of Christ) who is in me is greater than the one (Satan) who is in the world..." . I plead the blood of Jesus over my mind, body and Spirit, now in the name of Jesus, the risen Christ. I am standing on the Word of God, and claiming the power of the risen Lord, through His blood shed on the cross for the defeat of Satan and his angels. I will pray until the stronghold is destroyed, now in the name of Jesus.
I accept my responsibility as a soldier of the King to put on the armor every day and engage the enemy in the battlefield of prayer. I pray in the name of Jesus, the risen Christ , amen
Now Marilyn, trust that God will respond as He has promised, and that the defeat of the enemy is certain through the victory already achieved by the Savior on Calvary. Rejoice in the victory, even as you begin praying. God will honor your trust, just as He will honor your diligence and perseverance.
If you follow all of these instructions , I guarantee results in the name of Jesus. In the name of Jesus you will be free! Don't miss a day or miss a step for up to 30 days.
Dear Kingbing1,
I have thrown out all memories of Mark a long time ago, I have jewlery I will never wear but give to my neice in my will. I have a leather coat I never wear, hoping one day I will be well enough to wear it. I want to get rid of the couch he always laid on to watch TV...I can't afford a new one.
Mark was so much in love with me ... 9/11 changed him, he lost everything in the market and had to move out of state to recup his loss. He called me once a week for 6 months, we had a fight one time, two months later I called he had a girlfriend, I fought for him and won the battle. He was to take me to a wedding in NY were I live. The day he was to arrive his dog died and he was never the same. I tried every 3 months to speak with him only to get hang ups and "leave me alone." I called for 1 1/2 years. finally after 1 1/2 years of not calling at all, this past July I called, I lost my job. I told him I was so sorry (but not in these words for not loving him the way I should have). I told him I was stupid and lacked wisdom... could he forgive me... he did and said but "I have things going on" I told him I understood and was happy for him. I did all the talking afrid of rejection, I told him I was scared and used the excuse a mid-life crisis (it was the loss of the job and him). I told him I was so happy we can finally talk civil - he gave me a heartfeld "yourwelcome. I told him "I need to know you are there - can I call once in a blue moon, he said once in a blue. I recently sent him a one sentence e-mail about a stock (something he is interested in), it did not require a respone... I did not hear back. I wanted to keep the lines open. I truly thought that "forgivenss was the first step to reconcillation." I was wrong? He loved me so much, and I was not sure, now I love him and I he moved on. I know myself, I will never recover... ma
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