"Unanswered Prayers" is a song by American country music artist Garth Brooks which hit No.
As he introduces her to his wife, he reminisces about that past relationship and how he had once prayed so fervently that this girl would be his significant other forever.
As he turns to his wife, he thanks God for not answering his original prayer, showing better judgement, and instead putting him with a better woman, whom he sees as one of the blessings in his life.
According to Brooks, the song is based on a true story: "Man, 'Unanswered Prayers' was a big part of my heart that went out on that record.
"[3] A television film based on the song starring Eric Close and Samantha Mathis was broadcast on Lifetime TV in 2010.