He is the righteous judge of the living and the dead. Such majestic attributes of power, holiness, and justice rightly fill us with reverential fear and awe. But if we see God only in these ways, we may come to feel distant from Him and insignificant to Him.
“God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob.” Exodus 2:24
When we think about God, it’s easy to fixate on His greatness. After all, He is the almighty creator of the universe. He is the sovereign sustainer of all things.
He is the righteous judge of the living and the dead. Such majestic attributes of power, holiness, and justice rightly fill us with reverential fear and awe. But if we see God only in these ways, we may come to feel distant from Him and insignificant to Him.
God is surely all these great things, but He is also a great listener. We need that perspective too—that God hears us when we cry out to Him, and that He cares personally and deeply for each of His children.
Like that faithful friend who puts all else aside when we show up with a need, God takes us by the hand, locks His gaze on us, and gives us His undivided attention. Psalm 17:6 assures us God is an active listener.
But He doesn’t merely hear our words; He is also moved by the unvoiced groanings of our hearts (Romans 8:26). Is there a better picture of God’s goodness and gracious character?
Imagine you are in your car, or alone in the kitchen, mulling over a frustrating situation or an unexpected disappointment—perhaps you are headed into a hard meeting or trying to wrap your mind around some shocking news.
What does the Bible say? You can actually talk to the one true God. More than that, through faith in Christ, you can enter the very throne room of heaven.
Better than that, you can trust that in those confusing, tense, or scary moments, God will be absolutely attentive to you (Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 10:19).
How encouraging to know that in Christ, God is completely empathetic to our human struggles (Hebrews 4:14–16).
Because He knows us intimately (Psalm 139:1), because He listens attentively to us, and because He loves us perfectly, we can rest assured that He will always meet our needs (Philippians 4:19).
Even when no one else seems to be paying attention, you can trust that God hears the cries of your heart.
How does it change your attitude about prayer to realize that your prayers always capture the full attention of God Almighty?
Prayer:
God, thanks for noticing and listening to my prayers. How stunning to know You care, You hear, and You love. I can trust that Your heart is good and that You will always respond in the way that is best for me. Amen.