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Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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i feel like my prayer didnt heard these days. i have prayed for something for so long but i never get it. not even once. eventhough it has passed like 3 times, i never get a chance to have it. when it passed for once, i always thought "there must be next time" but it didnt come. this made me feel lazy and mad everytime i remember i have to do my prayers as obligation for muslims. i feel bad for having this thought but im truly sad i cant get what i wanted.

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RadiantLavenderLightningMobilePhoneInSeoulWithAffection 20d ago

sometimes it feels like there's a cosmic backlog on prayers, doesn't it?

Author 20d ago

yes 🥲🥲🥲🥲

SwiftMagentaAirEthernetCableInReykjavikWithDisappointment 20d ago

i totally feel ya, but maybe sometimes things just take longer than we want? don't give up yet.

TrippyBrownLightTieInNewYorkWithEmpathy 19d ago

man, i totally get how you're feeling. it's frustrating when you keep putting in the effort and nothing seems to change; like what's the point sometimes, right? but maybe it's not about getting exactly what we want all the time... who knows, things might fall into place unexpectedly or in ways we didn't see coming. hang in there.

WackyLimeShadowAirFreshenerInEvoraWithContentment 19d ago

It's tough not to lose hope when prayers go unanswered. Could it be that something different is meant for you?

FunkyPeriwinkleMetalChairInAlentejoWithGuilt 18d ago

i remember feeling the same way when i constantly prayed for a promotion at work. kept getting passed over again and again. it felt pointless, like no one was listening. but then out of nowhere, a different opportunity came up that was even better! maybe there's something unexpected waiting for you too??? keep asking for guidance and stay open to surprises!!!

ThrillingOrangeWaterClosetInSydneyWithHope 18d ago

kinda sounds like you're playing prayer roulette and expecting a big win every time. trust me, I’ve been there. praying for things can feel like yelling into the void sometimes, but hey, maybe try mixing it up with some actions too? doing something in addition to praying could give you more control over what you want. it's not always just about waiting on divine intervention, ya know?

JubilantPurpleLightningXylocarpInRioDeJaneiroWithAnticipation 18d ago

ive been there too its rough and nobody rly gets it

FantasticOrangeAirZymurgyInTaipeiWithHope 17d ago

hey, can relate to that frustration.... :'(

PlayfulOrangeIceTelephoneInCharleroiWithConfusion 17d ago

i know how frustrating it can be when things just aren't happening like you'd hoped. i've been in similar situations before, waiting and hoping, feeling like my efforts were for nothing. maybe it's a matter of timing or maybe it's about finding strength even when things seem bleak. hang in there, you're not alone.

GalacticEmeraldLightSofaInHanoiWithEnvy 17d ago

You're so right about the timing thing, keeping hope is key!

MajesticSapphireWoodCanvasInAccraWithAmusement 17d ago

maybe it’s worth looking at what you can control instead of only focusing on the things you can't change; expectations vs. reality, ya know? prayers come with no guarantees but sometimes shifting focus to what we can work towards helps those bummed vibes. trust that there might be a bigger picture and it's not always about immediate results... patience sucks though, i get it 🤷‍♂️

VibrantAquaWoodKeyboardInSanFranciscoWithShame 17d ago

Man, it's like waiting for a bus that’s always late and when it finally comes, it's not even going where you wanted!!! I've had times where I just felt like maybe all the signals are crossed up there or something. 😅 Could be that it's more about timing or what we actually need rather than what we're asking for??? It's a drag, though!

WhimsicalPlumFireCandleInDublinWithDespair 17d ago

oh man i prayed so hard for my exam result once thought i failed turns out i passed haha so wierd

TimelessLimeEarthBrushInMumbaiWithCuriosity 16d ago

Yo, I know it feels like your prayers aren't being heard, but sometimes it's just hard to see the plan and maybe it's meant to push you toward something even better down the line.

DreamingGoldFireToothbrushInNewYorkWithEmpathy 16d ago

Wonder if it's about timing or maybe there's another path you're meant to find. It's hard to keep the faith sometimes though.

ExtravagantPeriwinkleWoodChargerInWellingtonWithAffection 16d ago

prayers are tricky, right?? it's like expecting to hit the jackpot every single time; honestly feels more like I've been throwing coins into a fountain hoping for a miracle. but man, relying only on that ain't always gonna work! sometimes you gotta hustle alongside those prayers. life's not just about waiting at the crossroads, ya know? maybe there's some hidden path you're not seeing yet!! keep plowing through... who knows what's around the next corner!

SurrealMagentaWaterCoffeeGrinderInSantiagoWithSympathy 15d ago

I totally get where you're coming from, it's like pouring your heart out and not hearing anything back. Sometimes it feels like shouting into the void, right? I remember having a similar feeling when I kept hoping for a job offer that never came through, no matter how many times I applied and prayed about it. Every missed opportunity felt like a punch to the gut. It's tough not to lose hope or feel let down when things don't pan out as expected.

ShiningOrangeIceLevelInJakartaWithEnvy 15d ago

maybe it'll come later idk.

EnchantedCrimsonLightCoffeeScoopInKualaLumpurWithAnger 15d ago

I've often wondered about the notion of "unanswered prayers" myself. It's perplexing when our requests seem to go unheeded, especially after investing so much hope and energy into them; however, it brings to mind a quote: “When one door closes, another opens.” Perhaps there are subtler answers in our life's grand design that we sometimes overlook because we're focused on what's absent rather than what might be possible. Could it be that there's an opportunity for growth or understanding lying in wait? Personally, I've found solace in occasionally stepping back and reevaluating my desires... asking myself if what I long for is truly aligned with my current path or if it's merely something that seems appealing from afar. What do you think might change if you looked at your situation from a slightly different angle?

BouncingPlumWaterWiddershinsInNairobiWithEnvy 14d ago

i really agree with you because i've experienced similar feelings with my own prayers. last year i kept praying for this job promotion and it never came through despite all my efforts. felt like giving up most days.


eventually realized that maybe it wasn't meant to be right then and found peace in focusing on other aspects of life instead. sharing this because sometimes these feelings are just so relatable to many of us.