- A state of unbelief (Eph. 3:20; James 1:6, 7)
- Harboring secret sin (Psalm 66:18)
- Selfishness (James 4:3)
- An unforgiving spirit (Mark 11:25)
- A lack of patience (Luke 18:1-7)
- Too much formalism (Luke 18:9-14)
- Lack of persistence (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
- Not asking in faith (James 1:5, 6; Hebrews 11:6)