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What can you learn from unanswered prayers?
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Prayer, Spiritual Growth

What can you learn from unanswered prayers?

September 9, 2014
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Posted by Cindi

You are not alone when you feel discouraged because it seems like God isn’t answering your prayers. Even if it appears that God is silent, He is still there, still listening to your prayers, and still working out the details of your life, as you surrender to Him.

In this video interview with Crosswalk.com, I share with you how God can do amazing things with our disappointments and things we don’t understand — like unanswered prayer.

Watch my 3 1/2-minute video and be encouraged about what happens When  God Sees Your Tears.  And then pass this on to a friend or family member who needs this encouragement.  Watch now.

September 9, 2014
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Cindi
Cindi McMenamin is an award-winning author and national speaker who helps women find strength for the soul. She has nearly 35 years experience ministering to women and inspiring them to let God meet their emotional needs, grow stronger through their alone times, and pursue their dreams with boldness.
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  1. Brittany Reed
    September 17, 2014 @ 11:01 am
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    Thanks for the encouragement Cindy!

    • StrengthSoul
      September 17, 2014 @ 11:05 am
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      You’re welcome, Brittany. Thanks for watching it and commenting.

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