More than a decade ago, Jerry Sittser prayed for the protection of his family, yet three of his loved ones--his daughter, his wife, and his mother--died in an automobile accident. What went wrong?
"Why wasn't my prayer answered?" he asks. "It is no longer an abstract question to me. What should we do and how should we respond when our prayers--prayers that seem right and true and good--go unanswered?"
In When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayer, Sittser continues exploring the issues he addressed in A Grace Disguised. He asks, "Why doesn't God answer our prayers? What, if anything, can we do about it?" Sittser is intensely committed to exploring the Christian faith, especially when it doesn't seem to "work." In this thoughtful and beautifully written book, he moves beyond easy answers and religious formulas to explore the goodness and greatness of a God who cannot be controlled but can be trusted.
When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayer takes an honest and probing look at the problem of unanswered prayer. In doing so, it draws us ever deeper into a relationship with the God who is the end of all our prayers, the object of our faith, the one who fulfills our deepest longings.
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"An easy read that helps a small Bible study church group to open up and discuss what unanswered prayers plague their own lives. The author even responded to me after I emailed him upon completion of the book. A+"
— Jeff (5 out of 5 stars)
" Great book....will read again. "
— Dorothy, 11/16/2011" Okay - he's an honest voice to listen to, as he has dealt with such pain. But just okay. "
— Sandie, 6/10/2010" I think this is a great book for dealing with unanswered prayer (one of the profound difficulties with Christianity). I found this to be a great comfort. "
— Diane, 11/24/2009" those frustrated with prayer "
— Kirsten, 11/21/2009" One of the most honest, authentic account of prayer that i have read. "
— Jonathan, 7/15/2009" This book has changed the way I think about and approach my prayer life. It is a wonderful book that provided me exactly what it promises - a greater faith and a deeper hope. Highly recommended! "
— Rick, 7/24/2008" Fantastic book about prayer, how to pray, why we should pray, and expectations of our prayers. Great insight. "
— Timothy, 11/5/2007" The author seriously deals with this painful question. He doesn't offer cliche's but rather takes the reader on a thoughtful journey, encouraging you to continue in your faith. "
— Nicole, 11/25/2005" Good points of view on why things don't always go our way...even when we pray in earnest. "
— DrJenni, 6/22/2004Jerry Sittser is professor and chair of theology at Whitworth University. He holds a master of divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and a doctorate in the history of Christianity from the University of Chicago. He is the author of several books, including A Grace Disguised and The Will of God as a Way of Life. Married to Patricia, he is the father of three children and two step-children, all grown.