Why Our Needs Go Unmet

Why Our Needs Remain Unmet
READ | James 1:5-8

If our loving, all-powerful Father really desires to meet His children's needs, then why do so many seem to go unmet? Let's look at a few key reasons why we may lack understanding.

First, we don't ask. If this seems simple, that's because it is. And yet, it's astonishing how many people fail to raise their concerns to God. Some may think He has too much to do to worry about their little problems. That's simply not true. God exists outside of time because He created it. He has an eternity to work out problems. Handling your situation will in no way limit His time or ability to work matters out for others.

Second, we may ask, but we doubt that God can or will meet our needs. It's a tragic mischaracterization to go before the all-powerful, sovereign God of the universe and essentially claim He isn't big enough to handle your needs. James 1:6-8 describes such a person as "double-minded" and "unstable." When you approach God, do so knowing He can meet your needs.

The third reason we may lack understanding is that we ask God to address the symptom, not the real need. At times, we pray and pray about something, such as a particular emotional pain. But we never see any change. That may happen because we are focusing on the symptom instead of the actual need. Talk to the Lord about the whole situation. The root need may be something you have not considered.

The heavenly Father wants to meet your needs. If you can't see His work in your life, be sure to look at yourself from His perspective. Are you standing in the way of God's intervention?

ZERICH