First, let me make this one point. There is no such thing as unanswered prayer. What many people call unanswered prayer is when God doesn’t answer their prayers in the way they want him to. In response to our prayers, sometimes God says, “No.” Sometimes God says, “Wait.” Sometimes God says, “It depends.” Sometimes God says, “I didn’t hear you.” Sometimes God probably even says, “Are you joking me?” There are many different answers God might give to our prayers, but make no mistake about it—God answers them all in his own way. So why might God not hear your prayers, or answer your prayers in the way you want him to? Let’s explore that question. Here are a few answers to the question. SIN IN YOUR LIFE Sometimes our prayers are not heard or answered because we’re living in sin, and won’t repent. Isaiah 59:1-2 – Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you