Does God answer yes or no?

God always listens to us when we pray. The scriptures show countless examples of prayers God has heard and answered. He continues to answer prayers today. Through the power of prayer, you can get answers to your questions and receive the blessings God has in store for you.
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Does God answer no?

At times, God's answer to our desperate cries is no,” she said. There are verses of scripture that promise us that God will give us our desires: (All of the following scriptures come from the English Standard Version.) Psalm 37:4 — “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
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How do I get an answer from God?

What Can I Do to Receive Answers from God?
  1. Evaluate Your Questions. Sometimes I assume that God will simply give me revelation because it's obvious that I need His help and guidance in my life. ...
  2. Practice Serious Reflection. ...
  3. Write It Down. ...
  4. Ask: Is There More? ...
  5. Invite Revelation. ...
  6. Move Forward in Faith.
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What does the Bible say about Yes and no?

The World English Bible translates the passage as: But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No. ' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
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How does God answer questions?

God answers each question with an explanation of why these things happened. For example, he tells the man that he prevented his car from starting because if it had, the man would have been hit by a drunk driver.
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3 Ways God Will Communicate a "No" to You



Can I ask God for anything?

Even though God knows what you want and need, He wants you to ask Him for it. God can answer vague prayers, but being specific creates a deeper bond between you and Him. Being specific does not guarantee that God will answer your request in the way you want Him to. He may have other plans for you.
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How do I know if God hears my prayers?

Through the scriptures, we are taught that God will always hear our prayers and will answer them if we address Him with faith and real intent. In our hearts we will feel the confirmation that He does hear us, a feeling of peace and calm. We can also feel that everything will be fine when we follow the Father's will.
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Why did Jesus say yes be yes and your no be no?

He is saying that “every yes and every no must be as truthful as if you just swore it on a stack of Bibles on network television.” Every yes and every no is observed, because God is the creator and is present with us. This is a radical principle of truthfulness that Jesus teaches us. This sermon was preached by Dr.
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What is the meaning of Matthew 5 39?

This is the second verse of the antithesis on the command: "eye for an eye". In one of the most famous verses in the New Testament, Jesus here rejects revenge and retaliation, instead telling his followers to turn the other cheek. Matthew 5:39.
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Can prayer change things?

Though our prayers do not change God's mind, He ordains prayer as a means to accomplish His will. We can be confident that prayer does change things—including our own hearts.
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Can you question God?

It's not a sin to question God — search the scriptures if you doubt. I believe God wants us to question His plan and His ways. He settles our doubts by giving us the belief that His ways are not always our ways.
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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.
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How do you let go when God says no?

Still, while we can't twist God's arm and make Him say “yes” to something He's said, “no” or “not yet” to, there are three things we can do to own our lives and future.
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  1. Mourn the loss. ...
  2. Understand what God's “No” means. ...
  3. Make a New Plan.
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What is a God number?

The term "God's number" is sometimes given to the graph diameter of Rubik's graph, which is the minimum number of turns required to solve a Rubik's cube from an arbitrary starting position (i.e., in the worst case). Rokicki et al. (2010) showed that this number equals 20.
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When God says it is done?

Hebrews 9:12, 26

So by saying “it is finished” Jesus was signaling to the Jewish world that there was no more need for sacrifices or temples because that his work brought ultimate fulfillment to what their sacrificial system foreshadowed.
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What does the Bible say about smoking?

Since smoking is an addiction, it certainly enslaves the smoker. The Bible states: "Whoever perpetrates a sin is a slave of that sin". Today we see how smoking holds every smoker in slavery, whether a young person, a man or a woman, youth or adult.
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Does the Bible say not to get tattoos?

But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.” Historically, scholars have often understood this as a warning against pagan practices of mourning.
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Does the Bible say not to drink alcohol?

Galatians 5:19–21: "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: ... drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." Ephesians 5:18: "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery.
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What does yea mean in the Bible?

When yea is used to mean “indeed” or “truly,” it's most often found in old literature, such as in the King James translation of the Bible. The most popular use of yea is in voting.
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What does the Bible say about vows to God?

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Do not let your mouth lead you into sin.
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What is the meaning of Matthew 5 33?

Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything more than this comes from the evil one" (Matthew 5:33-37). Words are important. Words convey a message. Words reveal what we believe. In many cases, words have incredible power when used to tear down or build up others.
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What are signs that God is talking to you?

9 Signs God is Speaking to You
  • He speaks through the Bible. ...
  • A particular Bible verse keeps coming back to you. ...
  • You feel like a sermon or specific scripture is intended for you. ...
  • You feel uneasy about something, leading you to prayer. ...
  • He speaks through His church. ...
  • There is an unexplainable conviction about something.
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Can God hear me cry?

God absolutely responds to the tears of everyone! The trials and tribulations of this world can certainly bring us to tears. In times like these, we can find strength, solace, and comfort by crying out to God in prayer. He is there to ease our sorrows and help us to deal with pain and suffering.
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Why is God making me wait?

He wants you to fix your eyes on him instead of the promise

He knows if we'll forget about him if he gives us what we want right away. So, sometimes he just let's us wait. During the waiting, we learn to love God more than we love the things we desire.
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