Do you ever feel like your prayers are not being heard by God? Do you cry out in total desperation and feel like He’s no where near? Especially over the past year as COVID19 has raged as a worldwide pandemic? When it feel like the ceiling above is is a sound barrier our prayers can’t get through, we want to know if God hears us when we pray. When was the last time you’ve asked, “How do I know God hears me?”
God hears even when it doesn’t feel like He hears
The good thing is that God hearing us is not based on how we feel in this moment. We can be assured that God hears every praise, every tear, every cry of desperation, every sigh, and every worry. He even hears our thoughts. In fact, in Psalm 139:4, the psalmist wrote, “Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.” He tells us that there is no where we can go that God is not able to both know where we are and hear us. Not a single part of our lives escapes His notice.
Perhaps you are waiting on a COVID test result today – or, you just received a positive diagnosis. It’s not the news you wanted, but God already knew it. He’s not surprised or thrown off guard and He is already working to bring about His perfect plan for you. Maybe your diagnosis is cancer. Perhaps a loved one was recently injured. Maybe you’ve been praying for a rebellious child. Maybe your distress that makes you call out to God is financial or job loss. But what we learn in 2 Samuel 22:7, is that when we cry out to God, he does hear us.
When we seek Him, God hears us
In Psalm 34, David wrote, “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears…This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles…The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry…the righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.”
In every situation, David knew to cry out to God because God hears
David knew both sorrow and fear. Yet in every circumstance he faced, he knew to call out to God and he knew that God heard him. He knew that God was always near. We, today, have that same assurance. You can be sure that as God’s child, He will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). God is always near and He hears your cry. He will never abandon you. You are never alone. Because you are His child you are filled with the Holy Spirit and He will carry you through every trial.
Exodus 14:14 says, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still.” Just as God was with David when he fought Goliath, God will be with you through your battles. Just as God was with Daniel in the lion’s den, God will be with you as you face your adversaries. Just as God was with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, God will stand with you through the fiery trial you face. And just as God’s eye in on the sparrow, you can know that He is watching over you…and He’s got it all under His control.
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With just 30-40 minutes per day, you can read the entire Bible in one year. The One-Year Bible Reading Plan consists of both Old Testament and New Testament readings for each day of the year. The Bible is God’s personal Word to you. What is He saying to you today? Open your Bible and find out!
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This week’s featured Christian Tees designs:
God bless the USA and Honor the Sacrifice
Our freedoms come from the sacrifice of many. Memorial day is the day we remember and honor those who sacrificed. It’s also a good time to come together as a nation and pray for God to Bless the USA.
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This week’s featured Christian Tees designs:
God bless the USA and Honor the Sacrifice
Our freedoms come from the sacrifice of many. Memorial day is the day we remember and honor those who sacrificed. It’s also a good time to come together as a nation and pray for God to Bless the USA.
See our graduation tees and products:
Graduating Seniors, Class of 2021, #Done2021, and Tassel worth the Hassle
Once in the store, you can click on the customize tab and add your school name or graduate’s name!
The slide show below highlights some of our favorite Christian Tees designs available in our Spreadshop and Teespring stores.
Jesus is our Peace 
Fight on my knees 
Godfidence 
Walk by faith 
I’m only talking to Jesus today 
Known Loved Worthy Enough Chosen Child of God 
2021 Trailer – All things possible – Be still – It’s fine 
Large view 2021 Trailer – All things possible – Be still – It’s fine 
Grace wins 
Living for the world to see Jesus 
Way Maker 
Walk by Faith 
Script Unstoppable God 
Print Unstoppable God 
Unstoppable Force 
Steps of a Good Man 
Something New 
Seek and Find 
Revive Us Again 
Resist the Devil 
Raise a Hallelujah 
Prayer Warrior 
Beloved- Mr and Mrs 
Mr and Mrs – God’s Plan 
Man of God 
He Left 99 for Me 
Cast All Your Cares 
Giants 
Faith over Fear 
Don’t Worry 
Faith Can Move Mountains 
Don’t Quit 
Created to Praise 
All things are Possible 
What the Lord Requires 
All Things New 
Anything is possible 
With my song I will praise Him 
Names of God 
All things are possible 
Run with perseverance 
Blessings head to toe-hearts 
Revive us again, Lord 
Isaiah 41:13 
Blessings head to toe – roses 
Jeremiah 29:11 
Blessings head to toe 
Be Still 
Blessings head to toe – floral 
God’s starting point
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What’s Inside God, Love and Marshmallow Wars?
God, Love and Marshmallow Wars is a book that includes 365 daily activities and takes you on a guided journey through Biblical principles about Godly marriage that you can then apply to your marriage, as well as helping you talk through concepts that can help you develop a solid relationship. Inside you will find simple, quick activities that include:
- Scripture to memorize and meditate on.
- Conversation Starters.
- Concepts from the Bible on Godly marriages.
- Romance Builders.
- Relationship Builders.
- Personal reflections.
- Date ideas.
- Group date ideas for you and other Christian couples.
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