"The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous."
Proverbs 15:29

When God does not seem to answer our prayers, it does not mean that He does not listen or care. As our Heavenly Father, who acts in our best interests, His answers can be 'yes', 'no' or 'wait awhile'. God delayed His response to Abraham to build perseverance and faith in the ‘father of many nations’. In the same way, God is preparing you and me for the special destiny He has in store for us.

Prayer can be obstructed by sin whether it is personal or corporate. Humbling ourselves, repenting and persisting in faith are key elements to unblocking the sin that hinders God’s answers. World Vision prayer initiatives, as in the recent crisis in Kenya, have demonstrated the power of repentance. In conditions of conflict and unrest, prayer initiatives have led to ceasefires, peace agreements, reconciliation and healing in numerous countries.