I love how in Matthew 15, we see an example for all three ways God answers our prayers. In the story of the Canaanite woman who plead for a miracle for her daughter, she is first ignored, then told no, then told yes. I think it's important to realize that just because we are told no or don't receive a clear answer, it doesn't mean that God doesn't love us. He just wants what is best for us, even if we can't see that. God will help us grow spiritually and in all things if we let Him.