But there may be several reasons: we will try to find them.

Sometimes God doesn't answer our prayers at once, simply to try our faith, to see whether we are willing to take Him at His word, and keep on asking, until He is ready to give; or whether we will grow tired in a little while, and give it up.
And sometimes we spend all our strength in praying, and don't work; then, often, we don't believe we shall get what we are praying for.

Do you understand me ?" "No, sir," answered Tip promptly.
"Well, let me see if I can make it plainer.

For whom are you praying, Edward, that you are troubled this morning, because you have not been heard ?" "For Kitty; I have been, this long time.

Kitty's my sister, and I want her to love Jesus; but it don't seem to do any good for me to pray for her.
"It is _possible_ that God may be trying your patience, but not probable; I think we can find a better reason.