I believe that God has plans for us and that is why certain prayers get answered and others don't. It's a "Father knows best" attitude I take. Just as an example. I was always asking for prayers to help me conceive and it never happened. Right now I am in an uncertain stressful financial situation. When I think about it, I say, "My God, things would be really bad if I would have had a baby during this time!" The Lord knows what we need and what is best for us. Have faith because he does answer prayers. When I pray, I always ask in Jesus name. I do this because Jesus said anything you ask in my name will be given.