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by Michelle Brinson
Is He Listening?
Date Posted: October 3, 2007
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Some days I wonder if God hears my prayers at all. Lately, I've been struggling with some situations and find myself talking to God all the time. I pray that God will change my situation, rescue me, change those involved, and give me peace - things like that. Nothing changes. At least nothing I can notice.
I wonder what's wrong with me.
Am I not praying right? Am I not living the right way? Is this punishment for something I've done or not done? Is He talking to me and I just can't hear Him.
I'm not sure what the answer is.
But I do know He hears me. He is listening.
The Bible is full of promises reminding me - reminding us - God is listening and He does hear our prayers.
'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'
Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
"They will call on my name and I will answer them;
I will say, 'They are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' "
Zechariah 13:9b NIV
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;
the LORD will hear when I call to him.
Psalm 4:3 NIV
But in today's society I've fallen prey to the fast food, drive-thru mentality. It's as if sometimes I see Him as a vending machine. I put in my money, make my selection, and expect what I've chosen to be delivered instantly.
I don't want mean to see Him that way and I definitely don't want to see God this way.
My biggest problem is that I am impatient and not a very good listener. I don't wait to hear God speak to me. I am guilty of throwing my prayers up to God and then moving on to the next thing. I am not waiting to hear from Him. God works on His time, not mine.
Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Psalm 27:14 NIV
For evildoers will be cut off,
But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.
Psalm 37:9 NASB
I have a feeling that if I don't wait willingly on the Lord - He will demand it. In fact, I think that's where I'm at right now.
God is demanding that I wait - and in doing so - develop and grow spiritually.
Sometimes growing isn't fun or easy. But the reward is oh so sweet.
I love my Jesus and I do enjoy spending time with Him. Ultimately, that's better than any other use of my time.
As it says in Jeremiah 33:3, I do want to hear about the great and unsearchable things that I do not know.
I know these things will be more wonderful than anything I can possibly imagine.
Precious Father, please forgive me for my impatience and unwillingness to wait to hear from You. I love You and desire You above all else. I do want to hear about the great and unsearchable things I don't know about. I want to grow in my walk with You. I pray Lord for Your grace and mercy. I thank You for being patient with me despite my falling short. I praise You Lord for You are so wonderful. I thank You for all these wonderful blessings and ask for Your forgiveness for being so ungrateful. I give You all the glory and praise for You are worthy. Thank you Jesus!
I wonder what's wrong with me.
Am I not praying right? Am I not living the right way? Is this punishment for something I've done or not done? Is He talking to me and I just can't hear Him.
I'm not sure what the answer is.
But I do know He hears me. He is listening.
The Bible is full of promises reminding me - reminding us - God is listening and He does hear our prayers.
'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'
Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
"They will call on my name and I will answer them;
I will say, 'They are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' "
Zechariah 13:9b NIV
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;
the LORD will hear when I call to him.
Psalm 4:3 NIV
But in today's society I've fallen prey to the fast food, drive-thru mentality. It's as if sometimes I see Him as a vending machine. I put in my money, make my selection, and expect what I've chosen to be delivered instantly.
I don't want mean to see Him that way and I definitely don't want to see God this way.
My biggest problem is that I am impatient and not a very good listener. I don't wait to hear God speak to me. I am guilty of throwing my prayers up to God and then moving on to the next thing. I am not waiting to hear from Him. God works on His time, not mine.
Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Psalm 27:14 NIV
For evildoers will be cut off,
But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.
Psalm 37:9 NASB
I have a feeling that if I don't wait willingly on the Lord - He will demand it. In fact, I think that's where I'm at right now.
God is demanding that I wait - and in doing so - develop and grow spiritually.
Sometimes growing isn't fun or easy. But the reward is oh so sweet.
I love my Jesus and I do enjoy spending time with Him. Ultimately, that's better than any other use of my time.
As it says in Jeremiah 33:3, I do want to hear about the great and unsearchable things that I do not know.
I know these things will be more wonderful than anything I can possibly imagine.
Precious Father, please forgive me for my impatience and unwillingness to wait to hear from You. I love You and desire You above all else. I do want to hear about the great and unsearchable things I don't know about. I want to grow in my walk with You. I pray Lord for Your grace and mercy. I thank You for being patient with me despite my falling short. I praise You Lord for You are so wonderful. I thank You for all these wonderful blessings and ask for Your forgiveness for being so ungrateful. I give You all the glory and praise for You are worthy. Thank you Jesus!
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Michelle Sanders Brinson makes her home in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband Andrey, their son Jadon and their dog Rudy.
Michelle sees her marriage as a ministry and desires for it and herself to be used by God. She and her husband and son are active members of their church. She is also passionate about spreading the good news locally as well as internationally via mission trips to East Africa and wherever else the Lord leads.
Michelle is a talented writer and speaker who prays God will use her in sharing His hope and truths to those who are hurting and in need of love.
Michelle sees her marriage as a ministry and desires for it and herself to be used by God. She and her husband and son are active members of their church. She is also passionate about spreading the good news locally as well as internationally via mission trips to East Africa and wherever else the Lord leads.
Michelle is a talented writer and speaker who prays God will use her in sharing His hope and truths to those who are hurting and in need of love.
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