LOA and Unanswered Prayers: 10 Important Reasons Why

Friends of mine have a little boy who battled leukemia. Holding this three‑year‑old child in my arms made me reflect deeply on the power of prayer. The laws of karma, it seems, are no trivial matter. For two years, we prayed fervently, and today this boy is healed and healthy. But those years were difficult, testing our faith in God again and again.
Not all prayers are answered in such clear and joyful ways as in this example. We all have wishes and prayers that may remain unanswered - for now. Let me share with you some key points to guide you on this beautiful journey.

The question of why some prayers remain unanswered is closely related to the reasons why the so‑called Law of Attraction does not always seem to work.
The laws of karma are deeply rooted in ancient spiritual teachings all around our beautiful world.
And they are no joke. If you steal someone else’s ideas or property out of greed and then rise to fame, that wealth and recognition are ultimately worth nothing. You may end up in a hospital suffering from serious health issues or experience other forms of misfortune.
Even if no human being ever discovers what you did, the Divine Universe witnesses every action. Why? Because stealing lowers your vibration so drastically that you inevitably attract misfortune in one form or another. Hurting or cheating others is, in truth, always an act of harming yourself.

Now, let’s turn to the 10 reasons why some prayers remain unanswered - or why the Law of Attraction may not yet seem to work in your life.

Rule No. 1: Don’t Shoot the Messenger
The Divine Universe often uses people to deliver answers to your prayers. All kinds of people. Yet, if you reject them, gossip about them, dismiss them, or treat them without respect and consideration, you may be destroying the very channel appointed to bring you a blessing.

Rule No. 2: Remain Silent at the End of Your Prayers
The Divine Source is not Santa Claus, nor an online store where you place an order and then hang up the phone. Speaking with the Divine requires us to also listen for the answers—something we often forget. And listening means creating moments of silence and stillness.
Pause with an open heart. Sit quietly and allow yourself to be receptive to the subtle responses of the higher realms. The more you remain in a state of openness throughout the day, the more likely you are to recognize and receive the answers to your prayers.

Rule No. 3: Your Self-Concept and Sense of Worth
How you see yourself—your self‑concept, your self‑image, and your sense of worth—plays a crucial role in prayer. The real feeling you carry inside matters most. Any sense of unworthiness invites doubt, and doubt immediately closes the channels through which answers can reach you.
If you pray for something while secretly believing you don’t deserve it, the path toward receiving becomes blocked. Feeling worthy is not about arrogance—it is about aligning with the truth that you are already a beloved and valued part of the Divine.
  
Rule No. 4: Release Your Expectations
Our expectations—how we think things should be—can easily become barriers to receiving. This is a big one, because the answers to our prayers (and the workings of the Law of Attraction) often arrive in forms very different from what we had imagined.
And yet, in many cases, they turn out to be far greater blessings than anything we hoped for. The more we can set aside our limited, human ideas of how the answer should appear, the more freely the Divine is able to work in our lives.

Rule No. 5: Keep Your Heart and Mind Open
If your heart and mind are closed, you are not in a state of true receivership. Ask yourself honestly: Am I open to new possibilities? Or am I rejecting change? Do I cling to old ideas or regrets instead of letting them go?
Often, we can be stubborn; sometimes the Universe sends us the same signs seven times in a row, but we still ignore them. Openness requires the courage to step out of your comfort zone. And quite often, the Divine longs to bless you in ways far greater than you could ever imagine - if only you make space to receive.

Rule No. 6: Trust in the Divine Universe
A lack of trust in the Divine can quietly block the flow of blessings. Losing faith in the benevolence of the Source is like refusing to open the door when someone arrives with a gift in their hands.
For prayers to be answered, we must believe once more in the love, goodness, and generosity of the Divine Universe. Trust is the key that allows the gifts of Spirit to find their way to us.

Rule No. 7: Release Resistance and Old Beliefs
Resistance, limiting beliefs, and self‑protective rejections can quietly block our prayers. We all carry wounds from the past, and often we build walls around our hearts to avoid being hurt again.
But the very walls that once kept us safe may now be preventing love, a new career, friendship, or blessings from entering our lives. To move forward, we must begin clearing away those blockages. Only then do we create the space for what we truly desire to flow toward us.

Rule No. 8: Believe in Miracles and Stay Open to Possibilities
Believe in miracles with the same openness you had as a child, embracing the infinite magic of the Universe. Openness to new possibilities invites unexpected blessings into your life.
For example, I once “found” a job because of a simple misunderstanding in the job ad. During the interview, I learned it was actually a completely different role than what the ad described. They also said it was just a five-week temporary position. Yet, this misunderstanding led to a fulfilling long-term career in a field where I had no formal training or diplomas. They hired me, and I enjoyed working there for more than three years.
This story shows that staying open to new experiences and miracles can lead to blessings far beyond what we imagine.

Rule No. 9: Release Bitterness, Resentment, and Embrace Forgiveness
Bitterness can transform even the most beautiful soul, dimming their light and warmth. A heart weighed down by resentment not only loses its natural charisma but also blocks the flow of blessings and answers to prayers.
In the language of the Law of Attraction, feelings like anger, bitterness, judgment, and resentment vibrate at a very low frequency. These emotions are often old wounds that require healing. Only when your heart is filled with peace and forgiveness can it open fully to receive new love and blessings.

Rule No. 10: Cultivate Appreciation and Gratitude
Constant complaining and focusing on others’ faults only serves to keep doors firmly shut. What we’re really talking about here is gratitude. When someone thanks you and shows genuine appreciation, doesn’t it make you feel happy and more willing to help?
The Divine Universe works in the same way: love responds to love. The key to opening the channels for our prayers to be answered lies in cultivating a deep feeling of appreciation and gratitude in our hearts.

Here is another secret key: instead of asking the Divine Universe for something, why not begin by offering something first? Rather than approaching the Divine Source - or even the people we meet in our daily lives - with requests to fulfill our desires, we can gently ask, “What can I do for you today?”
For within selfless service lies the purest expression of love, and in the act of giving love, we naturally open ourselves to receiving it in return.

Now, I hope this article has helped to clear your path so that your prayers may soon be answered, and new blessings fill your life with joy and peace.

If you ever need more clarity for a specific situation, know that we can always explore it together in a video call. We are all learning on this beautiful journey, and connecting with like-minded souls can uplift us all.

Sending you a loving hug from heart to heart, Jeanne
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