Why Our Needs Remain Unmet - In Touch Ministries - Charles Stanley
Ask God for what you need—He cares for you.
James 1:5-8
If our loving, omnipotent Father takes delight in fulfilling His children’s needs, then why do some go unmet? Let’s look at a few of the reasons:
We don’t ask. This may seem simplistic, yet it’s astonishing how many of us fail to bring our concerns to the Lord. Our Father is a very personal God, who cares deeply about everything that affects His children. Matthew 10:30 says He even knows the number of hairs on our head. So of course we should share with Him the details of our life.
We ask but doubt God can or will do it. It’s a tragic mischaracterization to go before the omnipotent, sovereign God of the universe and essentially say, “You aren’t big enough to handle my needs.” When you approach God, do so knowing He is able to do all that and more (Philippians 4:19).
We ask God to address the symptom, not the real need. At times we pray and pray
Ask God for what you need—He cares for you.
James 1:5-8
If our loving, omnipotent Father takes delight in fulfilling His children’s needs, then why do some go unmet? Let’s look at a few of the reasons:
We don’t ask. This may seem simplistic, yet it’s astonishing how many of us fail to bring our concerns to the Lord. Our Father is a very personal God, who cares deeply about everything that affects His children. Matthew 10:30 says He even knows the number of hairs on our head. So of course we should share with Him the details of our life.
We ask but doubt God can or will do it. It’s a tragic mischaracterization to go before the omnipotent, sovereign God of the universe and essentially say, “You aren’t big enough to handle my needs.” When you approach God, do so knowing He is able to do all that and more (Philippians 4:19).
We ask God to address the symptom, not the real need. At times we pray and pray
10:16 AM - Nov 15, 2025
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