Is it a sin to ask God why?

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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Does God answer the question why?

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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Is it OK to question your faith?

It's normal to have questions about God. Sometimes taking faith and the questions it poses seriously means struggling with faith. And sometimes it causes you to have doubts. But as long as there's a kernel of belief left in you, you have not lost your faith.
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Can you ask God 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.
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Does God want us to ask?

God tells us to ask because prayer is inviting God to get involved in our lives personally and in whatever situations and circumstances we are facing in our life. He loves us so much. He respects our will to choose to allow Him to be a part of our life so He waits for us to ask Him to get involved.
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How do I know God hears me?

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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What does the Bible say about asking for what we need?

7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye. shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh.
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Can you ask God for little things?

The Bible makes it clear that followers of God won't be very effective unless we depend on Him (John 15:5). Praying about little things is one way we acknowledge our dependence on God. It helps us choose God over earthly sources of strength and helps us trust God's direction in every aspect of our days.
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Is it okay to 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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What do you do when you doubt God?

When the doubts tell us to distance ourselves from Jesus, one way we fight it is by drawing closer to him. We continue to hang out with him through his Word and in prayer, even when the doubts are not gone. The disciples modeled another way we can keep doubt from overcoming our faith: they worshipped.
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Why do we ask why?

Asking 'why' helps us confront our fears and reveal an honest answer as to why we feel the way we feel. Questioning 'why' can open channels to honest communication that can improve relationships. It gives us the chance to question ourselves and our assumptions.
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Does God forgive all sins?

All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? He must receive the Holy Ghost, have the heavens opened unto him, and know God, and then sin against him.
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How do you get a yes or no answer from God?

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  1. Seek confirmation through the Bible.
  2. Make sure what you are asking for is God's will.
  3. Pray for wisdom.
  4. Consult with spiritually mature people.
  5. Prepare your heart to receive His answer.
  6. Search your heart for whatever hinders you from hearing God.
  7. Do not insist on what you want.
  8. Go for prayer and fasting.
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Does God care about my hair?

Is hair just a matter of personal preference? Jesus told His disciples, “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered” (Matthew 10:30). As the Creator of human beings (and human hair), God takes great interest in how we care for His creation. We frequently receive questions from men and women on this subject.
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Does God care about what I want?

The first one is Matthew 21:22 (ESV) Jesus says, “Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Did you see it? God cares about whatever you care about. Or, like we say at my church, “God cares about your 'Whatever!
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Does God care how I pray?

God knows how to best answer your prayers

God will answer your prayers, but that doesn't mean He'll just give you whatever you ask for. Because He knows what's best for you, He will answer your prayers in His way. Strive to ask for things that are in harmony with the will of God.
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Does God hear my cries?

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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Is there a wrong way to pray?

There is no right or wrong way to pray during Adoration. It may be helpful to use a prayer book, or read Scripture, or another spiritual book, or pray the rosary. But, as many people would recommend, avoid filling the entire prayer time with these things.
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What does the Bible say about praying for what you want?

Matthew 21:22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Mark 9:29 And he said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.” Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
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What does asking mean in the Bible?

notes for Ask, and it shall be given you

This passage suggests that God will give whatever is needed to those who have the faith to ask for it.
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What does Mark 11 23 mean?

Jesus's words in Mark 11:23 are therefore about an accomplished reality (forgiveness), not a future reality (moving figurative “mountains” through great faith). KEYWORDS: Gospel of Mark, mountain, sea, temple, faith, forgiveness, inaugurated. eschatology, intertextuality, biblical theology.
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