HELLO! God, Are You Listening?

August 1, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 1:28-29
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Almost all people call on God when they are in trouble. They may have little or no knowledge of who He is, but when trouble hits, He is one of the first ones called upon for help. It is a comforting thought to know God hears us when we pray. To know that we are not sending empty wishes into the star-filled heavens. For Christians to have the assurance of communicating with the heart of a loving, caring, able, and compassionate God. We are touching the throne of heaven when we pray.

 

     That is, if we are saved. However, if not, God has no obligation to hear that prayer. The unsaved have heard of God. We know this because when trials come, they often pray to Him. However, they have previously rejected God. God spoke to them, and their knowledge of God was not what they wanted. The reverence for God was not in their heart. So, in a time of trouble, God is not obligated to respond to a person who only loves Him for what He can do for them while in trouble. Then, when the problem is gone, so is their desire to have God around.

 

     What a terrible thing it would be to think that God would choose not to listen to us! You can, however, guarantee an audience with God. How? Love Him freely now. Ask Him to be your heavenly Father today.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

   Is God not hearing me? Is God not listening? What a terrible thought! It does not have to be that way. Even in the midst of trouble, God always hears a repentant and humble heart crying out to Him for forgiveness and believing on His Son Jesus for salvation. Once we have entered the family of God, then the FATHER will always listen to His children. I am so glad I am a part of the FAMILY OF GOD.

 

Have you ever felt alone, as if God was not listening?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  August 1, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
2 Kings 17 / Psalm 29
Proverbs 1 / Mark 9

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Job 39-42  /  Acts 26