“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry.”— 1 Peter 3:12 (NIV)

DEVOTION

There are prayers you have spoken out loud—and prayers you could only whisper in your heart.

Some prayers have been repeated so many times that you wonder if God is still listening.

Maybe you have prayed for your family, your future, your healing, your relationships, or a situation that seems to have no answer.

Waiting can make you feel forgotten.

But silence does not mean God is absent.

God hears you.

He hears the prayer you pray with confidence and the one you pray through tears. He hears the words you cannot find and understands the burdens you cannot explain.

You may not always receive the answer when you expect it, or in the way you imagined. But you can trust that your prayers never disappear into emptiness.

Your Father listens.

So keep bringing your heart to Him. You don’t have to make your prayers perfect. You simply need to come honestly.

The God who hears you also knows exactly what you need.

TODAY’S TRUTH

Your prayers are never ignored by a God who listens with love.

REFLECTION

1. What prayer have you almost stopped praying because you have been waiting so long?
2. How can you continue trusting God while you wait for His answer?

PRAYER

Heavenly Father,

Thank You that You hear me when I pray. Even when I don’t understand Your timing, help me trust that You are listening.

Teach me not to give up when answers seem delayed. Give me patience while I wait and faith to believe that You are working even when I cannot see the outcome.

Thank You that I can bring my whole heart to You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.