Chrissy, Jesus told us to keep asking. He gave the example of the widow and the unjust judge, and he finally solved her case because she was so persistent. Similar example with the neighbor who needed to borrow food in the middle of the night for unexpected guests. That doesnt mean God is mean or deaf to our pleas. It only means we need to persist. Dont let the enemy have the victory by discouraging you from praying. He will use God's delay or silence to lie to you. Keep firm in God's word, which promises He will hear and answer our prayers. If we keep looking at the circumstances to tell us whether God listens or not, we will be mistaken all the time. Many in the bible experienced worsening of situations as they prayed and tried to live for God. Look at Joseph, David, Jesus, etc. But there is an end in victory. You have to keep going in God's strength until you get your victory. It gets darker just before dawn, most painful right before the baby is born and it is then you get what God had prepared for you. Keep your eyes focused on God as he holds your hand. Psalm 16.8. I am doing the same in my own life, with many trials and seemingly impossible circumstances. I am holding to God's promises, and recite out loud "God hasnt given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind". Bless the Lord, oh my soul, for I have yet to praise Him... in the afterwards...