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When pray seems not to be answered is it like Jeremiah?

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In the Book of Jeremiah, the prophet Jeremiah expresses his feelings of being deceived by God in Jeremiah 20:7 . Here is the verse: Jeremiah 20:7 (NIV): "O LORD, you deceived me, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me." In this verse, Jeremiah expresses his deep frustration and betrayal, feeling that God has enticed him into a problematic and unrelenting prophetic ministry that has brought him nothing but mockery and suffering. Jeremiah felt deceived by God because of the intense and relentless opposition, suffering, and ridicule he faced as a prophet. Here are several vital reasons why Jeremiah felt this way: Unpopular Messages : Jeremiah delivered messages of impending doom and judgment to the people of Judah, calling them to repentance for their sins. These messages were unpopular and often met with hostility and rejection. Personal Suffering : Jeremiah experienced significant personal suffering due to his prop