How do I know if God is saying no?

So the easiest way to know if God is giving you a “No” is to figure out if there is sin involved. If there is anything sinful about your request, obviously God is saying, “No.” Sometimes, however, there comes moral decisions that are not quite as clear in the Bible.

What to do when God says no?

When God says no, take hope - He is making room in your live to move in ways that you cannot even imagine. Romans 8:28 is a great reminder for everyone that has accepted Christ into their lives that, “...in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

How do you know if God is saying yes no or wait?

Bill Hybel once said, “If the request is wrong, God says 'No. ' If the timing is wrong, God says 'Slow. ' If you are wrong, God says 'Grow. ' But if the request is right and the timing is right and you are right, God says 'Go.

When God says no in the Bible?

He is a God of love, so when He says “No,” it is not to be mean or to hurt us. There are lessons to be learned when He says “No”: It teaches us patience. “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord,” (Psalm 27:14 KJV).

How do you know when God doesn't want you with someone?

You will know when God is behind a relationship or when Satan is behind a relationship based upon how this relationship is affecting your connection to Christ. If you feel more and more distant from God the closer you get with this person, this is a sign God does not want you in this relationship.

How do we know when He’s saying “no” or “wait”?

Does God give warning signs?

God sends us the warning signs but we trivialize them; we convince ourselves that we can handle whatever is coming, that if we survived the last time, we can do it again. Through His Word, God reminds us to take caution and be alert. How gracious is He to speak to us through His Word.

How do you know that God is testing you?

Obedience seems to always be a key part of God's testing. He gives us things to do which make no sense to us and are not particularly appealing, although they are good for us. Then he watches our response to learn exactly how we feel about our relationship with him. If we trust him, we typically obey.

Why is God silent when I pray?

God is sometimes silent because He knows we aren't willing to obey. He is always ready to show us His will, but He shows His will only to those who really want to do it. Jesus said in John 7:17, "If anyone wants to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine." Obedient people always hear the voice of God.

Does God's silence mean no?

Just because God seems silent doesn't mean you should doubt Him or stop praying. God's silence isn't a license for us to turn our backs on Him. Instead, it's an invitation to press forward and seek Him even more diligently. The psalmists modeled crying out to God.

Does God say no to our prayers?

God may not answer our prayers in the way we would like. He may give us an emphatic “No!” But in the “No” He gives us something greater. He gives us grace upon grace and power upon power.

Why is God keeping me waiting?

First, we need to recognize why God calls us to wait. He does it for his glory and to make us more like Jesus, whose whole life could be called a waiting game.

What stops us from saying yes to God?

What keeps us from saying, “Yes,” to God? Uncertainty and fear often keep us from saying, “Yes,” to God. Praying about the situation, talking with your spouse and/or a trusted friend, or journaling about it can help you to have clarity about what God is asking of you.

Does God always give an answer?

The truth is, God always answers our prayers. Sometimes his answer is "no," sometimes it's "wait," and sometimes it's "yes." Whatever God gives as an answer we can always be assured that it is the right answer for us.

What does God say about being silent?

Scripture tells us that silence can help us avoid sinning (Proverbs 10:19), gain respect (Proverbs 11:12), and is deemed wise and intelligent (Proverbs 17:28). In other words, you may be blessed by holding your tongue. Ultimately, refraining from speaking in certain situations means we are practicing self-control.

Who did God say no to?

God the Father said no to Jesus because of the importance of the mission He had. There was no other way. If mankind was to be forgiven, He would have to bare the full pain of the cross. It bothers me when people try and say there is any other way to get to heaven other than through Jesus (John 14:6; Acts 4:12).

When God open no one can shut?

The scripture says, “God opens doors that no man can shut, and He shuts doors that no man can open.” God is your doorkeeper. Other people can't keep you out of your purpose; obstacles can't keep you from what God has ordained for you.

When it feels like God has abandoned you?

If you feel abandoned by God, do not feel ashamed. Like the Psalmist, we can call out, “But you, Lord, do not be far from me” (Psalm 22:19). We can lean on God's promise to never leave us or to forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6).

Why prayers are not answered?

- As long as your prayers are for selfish motives, driven by pride hidden in your heart, God will not answer them. - Other versions start this verse with “don't be anxious” in place of “Be careful…” - Once you know God has said yes, you know you will receive it.

Why do prayers go unanswered?

The Bible tells us that sometimes prayers are not answered because we nourish and cherish sin in our hearts.

Is praying silently OK?

Silence and solitude are essential aspects of contemplative prayer, a practice of prayer that waits on God and trusts in God's present love and grace. While silence can be especially helpful in becoming attentive to God while praying, it is hardly an excuse to remain aloof from the needs of our neighbors.

Do not babble when you pray?

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Does it matter if you pray silently or out loud?

No, you do not need to speak out loud when you pray. Most people do pray out loud but, there are situations where that is not an option. Prayer is about your heart and what matters most is believing that God hears your prayers, even if you are praying within your heart.

How to pass God's tests?

Does God test His people?

Likewise, God ordains tests for us, not for his sake, but for ours. He ordains tests today just as he did in the Old Testament with the testing of his people, and in the New Testament with the testing of the disciples.

Does God test your relationship?

God was concerned about where their hearts were in relationship with him, and he might test them along the way to reveal the answer. “Do you love me with all your heart?” This is the question God asked the Israelites thousands of years ago.