Hindrances to Prayers - Pastor J.T. Kalejaiye

Topic: Hindrances to Prayers
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Preacher: Pastor J.T. Kalejaiye

Friends, God still answers prayers therefore pray without ceasing. 

Matt 7:7, Psalm 102:17. Pray because God still answers prayers. James 5:16b. Many people have been praying but yet to receive answers to their answers.

WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNANSWERED PRAYERS?

It is the same prayer points always. 

1. Some people are yet receive answers to their request; it could be because of Unconfessed sin - Isaiah 59:1-2; Psalm 66:18. If sin is because of your unanswered prayers then why don’t you confess it now. 

2. It could be that the motive is wrong - James 4;3. Is your prayers request because of your lust? Check the motive. 

3. It could be because of malice, or unforgiveness - Matt 5:23-34. Matt 6:1.Forgiveness is for your own good. It doesn’t cost you anything to let go. Forgive anyone who has offended you. Forgive your parents and loved ones. 

4. It could be because it’s not yet your appointed time: If you are not reigning now that means you need to be in training - Habakkuk 2:3. Don’t use someone else time to set yours. It could be that your time has not yet come.

5. It could be because of unbelief or lack of faith - Matt 21:2, James 1:5-7. Believe God for what He says, He can do. God can not fail and can not lie. He can not die. He can not diminish in power. 

6. It could be because of your wickedness - Proverbs 15:29, Isaiah 1:15-16. Friends, cease to do evil. 

7. It could be that your prayer is an abomination to God - Proverbs 28:9. 

8. It could be that the prayer is not enough and you need to add fasting - Mark 9:29. 

9. It could be because you have neglected the poor - Proverbs 21:13. How many poor people have you neglected? Not just the beggars on the street alone, but among your families, how many people have you helped?

10. It could be because you do not ask enough: Maybe you are doing it the gentle man way - John 16:24. You have asked, keep on asking and pray until something good happens. 

11. It could be because of your failure to honor your spouse - 1 Peter 3:7. Do you maltreat your partner? Your prayers will be hindered if you maltreat your spouse.  Don’t maltreat your spouse because that can hinder your prayers.

12. It could be because you don’t pray in the name of Jesus - John 14:14, John 14:13, John 16:24. Peter asked; he said silver and gold I don’t have but I have something that silver and gold can not buy and he said in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Friends, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth your prayers shall be answered today. Find out the one that concerns you and make amends. The best way to solve any problem it is to first identify the causes of the problems. Shall we continue in sin and expect the grace of God to remain with us? God forbid.

It could be because you are not where God wants you to be. Friends, God wants to reposition you today. Peter and his men toiled all night and caught nothing because they were on the wrong side, but they encountered Jesus in the morning and Jesus relocated them to the right side. 

If you want God to relocate you to be the right side then you have to surrender your life to God by accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. God will help you because He said so. And He is not a liar. God will help you and God will save you. 

ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST TODAY AND HE WILL GIVE YOU REST AND SAVE YOU. 

Prayer Points. 

1. Father, I thank you sir for everything you have done for me and done through me please take all the glory.

2. Father, I know you are a merciful God, please have mercy on me.

3. Father, before June expires let all my bitter story change.

4. Father, you are a commander, please command my helpers to locate and help me.

5. Father, please bless me psychically, materially, financially and spiritually and make the blessings permanent.