Isaiah 15, 16

The prophet declares that Moab’s prayers and requests for help will essentially fall on deaf ears. What? A prayer not answered?!?

It’s true. This is what God’s Word says …But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. [Is. 59:2]

Again, the consequence of unrepentant sin. The issue is the sin. If and when it is acknowledged and confessed and forgiven, God’s process of renewal and salvation can begin.