“Why Aren’t My Prayers Being Answered?” Session 2 April 19, 2026 My Failure to ASK! Unbelief; Fear; False View of Identity; Unresolved Guilt James 1:6, 7 Jesus Directive! ASK! (and keep on asking) Matthew 7:7 James 4:2; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 4:15, 16 My Motives Are Misaligned: James 4:3 Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where my prayers are “all about me”. “Search me, O God” …. Psalm 139:23 Relief vs. Resolution; Recognition vs. Service; Consumer vs. Investor; Star vs. Servant/Leader; Winner vs. Reconciler; etc. I Have Neglected or Refused to Forgive Mark 11:25, 26; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13 I must be willing to GRANT what I am asking for myself! (Not a feeling, but a decision.) I am “regarding iniquity” …. Psalm 66:18 Regarding: to continue to look, consult, hold onto. Refuse or neglect to deal with …. (i.e., habits, addictions, sexual sin, grudges, etc.) anything that compromises, competes with God’s ownership, Christ’s Lordship.) As a husband, (1 Peter 3:7) dishonoring of my wife. I forfeit my answers by “Pulling the Plug” on the sowing/reaping process! (Galatians 6:7-9) I have failed to submit to God’s Development Plan for His Glory and My Best! Embrace GRACE and its rewards Allow the Lord to redefine my desires and expectations, and timing. (2 Corinthians 12) Trust God’s Motives, Plan and Seasons (Even the devil, who has been legally defeated, can be used by God as an unwilling agent and participant in his own defeat!) Steve Franklin Ministries Birmingham Alabama Covenant Heirs Church Birmingham Alabama