Phone Number blocked
Phone numbers could be blocked. As he has determined to divorce her, a husband blocks the phone numbers of his wife. He has come to a place where there was no reconciliation or saw her behavior could not be tolerated anymore.
Prayer shut out When God judged the Nation of Judah by sending Babylonians to destroy the city of Jerusalem including their cherished temple. Prophet Jeremiah laments: “He has shut out my prayer.” (Lamentations 3:8) His intercession for Judah was not heeded. God is not obliged to always listen to prayers. The Bible provides some insights regarding prayers being blocked.
Poor ignored When people of God ignore the cry of the poor, God need not answer the prayer. (Proverbs 21:13) Ignoring the poor includes ridiculing, demeaning, and cursing the poor.
Doubt God need not answer the prayers of the people who doubt. (James 1:5-7) Those who come to Him should believe He exists and reward those who seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6)
Proud God opposes the proud, hence such people’s prayers are not answered. (James 4:6) Pride does not allow a person to seek God’s help. Only in desperation, s/he may seek help. Without humility, God will not act on behalf of them.
Violent Those whose hands are covered with blood, though they might pray, such prayers would not be listened to by God. (Isaiah 1:15) Having an attitude of being violent, approving violence and feet rushing to shed blood are abominations for the Lord. (Isaiah 59:7)
Relationship with spouse Husbands who do not honor their wives and vice versa would experience hindrance to prayer. (I Peter 3:7) Loving, covenant relationship with one mind is necessary for prayers to be answered.
Selfish prayers Prayers with wrong motives, selfish motives, and wicked motives will not be answered. (James 4:3)
Sin esteemed Prayers of people who esteem or give high regard to wickedness, will not be heard. (Psalms 66:18)
Mistreat God’s people Those who mistreat, harass, and persecute God’s genuine servants, their prayers will not be heard. (Micah 3:2-5)