You prepare for weeks. During that time, you work hard at not sinning. You only listen to worship music. You're nice to your in-laws. You tip more than you need to. You even help a little old lady cross the street.And now, it's time. You've built up enough "credit." So, you pray and ask God for something very specific. It doesn't happen. And you just don't understand why. Why is it that sometimes our prayers go unanswered? Or, even worse, it seems like the very opposite thing happens? Is it because God doesn't care? Is it because we're not spiritual enough? Is there a secret to getting God to do whatever you ask him to do?