Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

When the Answer is Delayed, Part 1 of 2 (The Triumph of Unanswered Prayer)

October 14, 2015

When we pray for something, we hope for a quick response from God. But God has His own clock which is not always in sync with ours. How do we handle prayers that are time-critical for us, when God’s answers seem to never come? 

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When we pray, there’s a bigger purpose at work than we realize. For us, getting the answer is all-consuming. For God, developing our characters is the real objective. God is at work even when our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling. 
October 13, 2015
It happens again and again. A child is at death’s door, and even after urgent prayer, the child dies anyway. Where was God? When prayer is not answered as we’d like, many simply stop praying. What is God doing?
October 12, 2015
Victorious runners in life’s race know they are but clay in the Potter’s hands. And the Potter can do whatever He wishes with His clay. Can you accept and embrace this reality? 
October 9, 2015
Hidden in the councils of heaven are the answers to the heartfelt cries of millions of people who simply want to know “why?” We seek a reason for our pain, and perhaps only the life to come will show us the answers we crave. 
October 8, 2015
We can know that our life has a purpose, even when we suffer along the way. Job learned this from the voice of God in a whirlwind. If you’re going through unspeakable pain, listen with us to that voice.
October 7, 2015
When facing severe trials, we ask “why?” We may never know the answer, but for a suffering Job, the answer was dramatic. God’s voice spoke from out of a whirlwind. We may not receive as dramatic of an answer, but can we trust His heart even when we can’t understand His actions?
October 6, 2015
In many ways, God is hidden from us. He is too big for anyone to comprehend. God tested a man named Job, who then found wisdom by discussing his plight with a young man named Elihu. 
October 5, 2015
Tough questions must be faced. But there are questions and mysteries we may never fully fathom. Every generation needs to learn some key lessons anew, and it’s our turn as we look at the book of Job. 
October 2, 2015
“When I die, will I live again?” That’s the question Job raised several thousand years ago. Surely this brief life is not all there is. Something deep down inside cries out for an eternity that transcends our short-term problems. 
October 1, 2015
When we are the victims of economic collapse or slander, something within us demands an answer. Through the life of Job, let’s explore the heavenly reasons for our earthly misfortunes and how Jesus would answer Job’s painful cries.
September 30, 2015
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Living With Your Passions
In a hyper-sexualized culture, sex is either reduced to pleasure-seeking or conflated with our identity. But God designed us as sexual beings for emotional and spiritual intimacy whose highest calling is to worship Him. In this revised edition, Pastor Erwin Lutzer draws on forty years of ministry experience to present a rationale for sexual purity. He gives an honest answer to the sexual pressures we face like extramarital relationships, self-gratification, same-sex attraction, and more. As desire-driven creatures, we don't have to pursue happiness at the expense of character. With our identity grounded in Christ, we can live victoriously with our passions. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

About Running To Win

Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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