A crisis can be viewed from different perspectives. We can either see it as a problem that we ourselves must solve or as an opportunity to experience God's presence and power in a fresh way. Unfortunately, our instinct is to view it based on the former rather than the latter. Perhaps the reason is because we are impatient. We want our problems to be solved as soon as possible. Perseverance that produces character takes time, and we are not in control of that time. Often, it takes longer than what we can withstand. So, instead of waiting on the Lord, we go ahead and try to solve it as soon as possible.
This reveals another problem. We want to be in control of our lives. Letting go to let God do His work in us or through us is scary. No one knows for sure what will happen. Perhaps our problems might be solved. What if the problems persist? That's the scary part. Could it be that God might allow that to happen? If we read the Bible with an open mind, especially the stories of those who trusted God but didn't experience deliverance from their problems (like in Hebrews 11), that may well be a possibility. Will that prove that God doesn't care? Again, that would be a difficult situation. Trusting God for the good stuff is easy. Trusting God when life is difficult is never easy.
This opens up a new possibility, one that may lead us to a deeper knowledge of God. In fact, this may well change our overall understanding of the Christian life. Instead of viewing God as the One who will solve our problems, perhaps we may begin to see Him as the One who loves us regardless of what happens in our lives, whether our problems are actually solved or not. He can, of course, solve all of our problems. But what if He chooses to let some of them (or even all of them) remain? What if we become conscious of our true need of God because of them? What if we begin to realize that it is God whom we truly need and desire, and not a comfortable life?
These are difficult questions. But they are worth considering, if we want to grow in our personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Often, without meaning to, we tend to "use" God rather than worship and serve Him apart from our conditions. Of course, this is not something we can do on our own. It will require grace and godly training. But we need to listen to God if this is His will for our lives during times of crisis. Maybe this is also the lesson or the message He wants us to learn in the midst of our unanswered prayers. Paul learned this based on his testimony in 2 Corinthians 12:8-9. Only the Lord can confirm this, if we are also going through the same thing. Seek the Lord's wisdom when you are in a crisis. Talk with a spiritual companion or friend to co-discern this. May the Lord guide you as you pray and wait on Him. He will hear and answer your prayer for wisdom because He loves you and cares for you.