Sometimes God waits to answer our prayers because He trusts us to make the right decision. Other times, God requires us to patiently wait for an answer so we can build our faith and trust in Him. And on some occasions, God gives us answers, but they may not be what we'd hoped for.

Does God respond to our prayers?

When the answer is “yes,” God answers our prayers and His response matches with what we asked for. ... The LORD's arm is not too weak to save you, nor is his ear too deaf to hear you call. It's your sins that have cut you off from God. Because of your sins, he has turned away and will not listen anymore.”

What happens when God answers prayer?

"What Happens When God Answers Prayer" looks at God's perspective - what He expects to happen with His answers, what happens to us and through us after He answers. ... Evelyn reminds us that an answer to prayer is not an end in itself, but God's way of opening the next door of our lives. The forward is by Charles Colson.