Daily Voice Devotional with Niyi AdekunleMonday, 16th JuneThe Frustrations with Prayers 1In our earlier discussions, we explored Jesus’ model for prayer. Now, we turn to a common but often unspoken issue—The Frustration with prayer.Many believers sincerely want to pray and have much to say to God, yet their experience feels dry, ineffective, or even pointless. They've had to deal with years of unanswered prayers that it's now become discouraging to pray.While others may say, “prayer is the master key,” those facing unanswered prayers often wonder, “Where is that key?” The truth is, prayer is part of a system in kingdom of God; it’s not a magic wishlist that we pull out and God is compelled to answer. To expect results, we must understand God’s structure for prayer or we'll be disappointed.James 4:1-3 (CEV) explains why some prayers go unanswered, verse 3 says, "You should pray for it. Yet even when you do pray, your prayers are not answered, because you pray just for selfish reasons."This gives a critical insight—prayer doesn’t work in isolation. God doesn’t ignore prayers, but He responds to those aligned with His will and ways. The Bible assures us that God's hand is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. The real issue is often a disconnect caused by sin or selfish motives.So, when we pray, we must look beyond the words we speak. Our relationships with others, the condition of our hearts, and our alignment with God’s principles all influence the effectiveness of our prayers. Prayer involves more than asking—it requires humility, purity, and sincere connection with God and others.As we continue this series, we’ll explore key factors that hinder prayer and how to overcome them. The goal is not just to pray more, but to pray effectively. God bless you, enjoy your day.

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