A “through the bible” devotion from Psalm 61.
When Jesus taught in parables, he said, “He who has ears, let him hear.” In other words, “Listen up!”
At the beginning of Psalm 61, David turns that thought around and calls on God to hear his prayers.
Hear my cry, O God,
listen to my prayer;
from the end of the earth I call to you
when my heart is faint. (Psalm 61:1)
Charles Spurgeon wrote, “The children of God are never content until their prayers are heard. Not just spoken, but heard.”
I think that’s a great reminder that it’s not so much what we say when we pray as it is who we are speaking to. Sometimes, when I hear people pray out loud in a group, I wonder, “Is that the way you talk to Jesus when you’re alone?” Some frame their petitions with doctrinal truths that seem to be directed more at the listeners in the room than the Father in heaven. Just tell him what’s on your heart. Release whatever is on your mind. Implore him to hear you, and be confident that he does.
Waite for it... 