God, Are You Listening?
There have been many times when I felt as if my prayers were answered with silence. My heart has cried and I have pleaded a case only to feel as if I had no response. Whether it be in times of illness, during times of stress or oppression, or even times of death.
But what does God’s word say about the prayers we speak? Do they ever fall on deaf ears?
In Job there is a passage spoken by Elihu, a bystander listening to Job and his three friends who decides to offer some Godly wisdom. His words nearly jumped off the page at me.
“And when they cry out, God does not answer because of their pride. But it is wrong to say God doesn’t listen, to say the Almighty isn’t concerned. You say you can’t see him, but he will bring justice if you will only wait”
Job 35: 12-14 NLT
Could it be that the silence is meant to teach us something? Are we listening closely enough during the quiet times?
But it is wrong to say God doesn't listen, to say the Almighty isn't concerned. Share on X
This week I chose Lureta Ector from Journeying By Faith because of the reassuring insight in her post “When God is Silent”. Please make sure and read her post before linking up today.
Thank you for sharing Lureta’s post! It was great 🙂
Blessings on your weekend, Natalie!
Thank you Julie! Wasn’t it?!
It really got me thinking and it comforted me in so many ways. I’m glad you stopped in!
I don’t like it when God is silent. However, I have learned I need to switch to just knowing he is there and that he has me covered. I look forward to reading the post you chose to feature. It has sparked my interest.
Oh friend, I don’t think any of us do. I know that one of my pet-peeves is being ignored, and although it can feel like that, God’s word says He always listens. That is very comforting.
Hi, Natalie!
I truly enjoy your blog and wanted to nominate you for the Liebster Award. If you choose to accept, you can read about it in the post below. Thank you for faithfully pointing your readers to the Creator! Blessings!
http://www.estherdorotik.net/blog/liebster-award-nomination-pay-forward/
Esther | Chosen & Cherished
You are so incredibly sweet for thinking of me Esther and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you my sister in Christ!