Psalm 6:9 “The Lord has heard my supplication, the Lord receives my prayer.”

ALWAYS LISTENING

The older I get the more I appreciate good hearing.  I have lost some hearing of high tones in my left ear which can be so aggravating.  But I am so thankful that I can still hear.  I have friends who can’t hear at all and others who need to wear hearing aids.

But the thing I am most thankful for is that I know my God has perfect hearing.  He is always listening for me.  His hearing is absolute.  He can hear me and everyone else in the world who calls on Him.  When someone calls on Him for salvation He is quick to send His Holy Spirit.  When one of His children needs assistance, He is there, listening and directing His angels to respond accordingly.  He doesn’t always answer in the way we want, but He does listen.

TEACHING MOMENT

Has your child ever said, “Dad, are you listening to me?”  I use to get that from mine.  If I am reading or watching television, I have to redirect my hearing.  I cannot focus on a conversation and read or watch something.  I bet your children can’t either.  What a perfect time to use this verse.  Remind them that God is always listening.  He is always attentive.

We need to teach our children to talk to God knowing that He is listening.  When they begin their prayers He is already waiting to hear them.  As they pray He is preparing to answer.  He has the ability to multi-task, unlike the rest of us.

Will you allow the Lord to hear from you today?  Will you speak to Him like He is sitting right next to you?  Open your heart to Him today.  He wants to hear your needs.  He wants to hear your struggles. He wants to work in your life.  But you have to let Him.

Give it all to Him today!  Let Him bend His ear towards earth to hear your heartfelt prayers and supplications.  He is waiting.