What To Do When God Hasn’t Answered Your Prayers

Описание: Your Struggle Was Part of the Plan the Whole Time
When your faith feels like it's not working, when discouragement hits, when everything feels out of control—it's easy to think you messed up somewhere. But what if the struggle itself was always part of God's plan?
In this episode, Norman and Purnell break down what the Bible actually says about hope, perseverance, and enduring when life gets hard. This isn't about "everything happens for a reason" clichés—it's about understanding that biblical hope means endurance, not immediate results.
What we cover:

Why hope doesn't mean tomorrow (Hebrews 6:11-12)
How Abraham waited 25 years for God's promise
The difference between discouragement and doubt
Why Romans 8:28 says "all things work together"—even the hard stuff
How to come boldly to God when you feel like hiding (Hebrews 4)
The helmet of hope and spiritual warfare (1 Thessalonians 5:8)
Why perseverance is built into the script, not a sign you failed

Key Scripture:
James 1:2-4 – "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
The struggle is part of the journey. God hasn't let go of you. And even when life feels dark, you're equipped with the armor of God to endure.
Drop a comment and let us know: What's one thing God has brought you through that seemed impossible at the time?

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