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- Does God Really Hear Me: Welcome back to Unfiltered Faith. I'm Joe Watson, and it's time to breathe. Time to slow down. Time to let your shoulders drop. And time to step into the sanctuary. Not the sanctuary we're all so familiar with, but the one that God is building inside you. Family, today we're stepping into a tender, sacred question. One that Many believers carry quietly, even after years of walking with God. Because sometimes you're praying, sometimes you're showing up, sometimes you're trying to grow, and yet there's this whisper in your soul. Does God really hear me? Today's episode is for every heart that has ever wondered if Heaven is listening. And I want you to stay close because by the end of this conversation, you're going to feel the weight of God's nearness, the truth of his word, and the reassurance that your prayers have never been ignored. We received a letter from someone who calls themselves just seeking some answers and So I can deepen my relationship with God. This is what they wrote. Dear unfiltered faith, I am not a new believer. I have been attending church for a while. I want to learn more about the Bible and who God is. I struggle sometimes because part of me is unsure if God really hears me. So maybe you can give me some insight on how do I know if God really hears my prayers? And what are some scriptures that explain this? Signed just seeking some answers so I can deepen my relationship with God. My dear friend, thank you for your honesty. Your question is not a sign of weak faith. It is a sign of a growing one. So let's walk through this together. First, God has never ever missed one word you've ever prayed, not one tear, not one sigh, and And not one moment where your heart reached for him. Sometimes the silence of God is not the absence of God, it is the presence of God working in ways you cannot yet see. Scripture doesn't leave us guessing about whether God hears us. The scriptures speak with clarity, authority, and Tenderness. Let's look at them. One, God hears because he is near. Psalm one hundred forty five eighteen says The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Near, not distant, not distracted, but near. Number two. God hears because you belong to him. John chapter ten, verse twenty-seven says, My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. In this passage, Jesus says, You hear him, and he hears you, because you are his. Number three. God hears because He invites you to speak. In Jeremiah chapter thirty three verse three, God says call to me and I will answer you. God doesn't invite us to pray and then ignore us. He invites us because He intends to respond. four God hears because He cares. First person. Peter chapter five verse seven says cast all your cares on him, for he cares for you. God's caring is not passive. His caring is attentive and his caring is listening. five. God hears because Jesus intercedes for us. Hebrews says Chapter seven verse twenty five says, He always lives to make intercession for them. That means even when we feel unsure, Jesus Himself is praying for us. Let me say that again. Even when you feel unsure, Jesus is interceding for you. Let me say this to the listener who wrote in, and to any listener who has ever wondered if God hears your prayers. You are not praying into a void. You are praying into the heart of a God who bends down to hear you. Your prayers are not lost, they are planted. And what God hears, He answers. In his timing, in his wisdom, and in his love. So hold on. Don't stop praying. Don't stop seeking. And don't stop leaning in. Your relationship with God is deepening even in the questions. Family, I want to hear from you. Drop your testimonies in the comments. Tell us about the moment you realize that God heard you. Tell us about the prayer he answered when you least expected it. Your story may be the lifeline someone else needs today. I want to stop right here today and pray for this listener and anyone else listening today who has wondered if God truly hears their prayers. Let's pray. Father Today we lift up every heart that has ever wondered if you hear them. Remind them that you are the God who listens. You are the God who sees, and you are the God who responds. Let your presence settle on them like a warm blanket. Let your word rise in them like fire. Let their faith be strengthened. Their hope be restored and their relationship with you be deepened in ways they never imagined. Jesus, intercede for them even now. Holy Spirit, whisper reassurance to their soul. And Lord, let them feel heard deeply, personally, undeniably. In Christ Jesus' name, amen. If you're listening today and you have never given your life to Christ, or maybe you walked away, or maybe you're curious but unsure, I want you to know this. God hears you even now, and He wants you. He wants your heart. He wants your questions, your doubts, and He wants your journey. So if you're ready to trust him and make him Lord over your life, pray this prayer with me. Lord Jesus, I open my heart to you. I believe you are the Son of God. I believe you died and rose for me. Forgive me, save me, and make me yours. Teach me to hear you, to trust you, and to walk with you. Amen. If you prayed that prayer, welcome home. And if you're looking for a church where you can grow and learn and ask questions, find a Bible teaching Christ-centered community near you. Because you don't have to walk this journey alone. Family, God hears you. He has always heard you, and he will continue to hear you as you grow, as you seek him, and as you deepen your relationship with him. So stay anchored, stay prayerful, and stay expectant. And if you are carrying a weight that feels too heavy to hold, Please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional therapy or pastoral care. Reach out. Get the support you need because you deserve that kind of care. And if you would like to send in a question or share a story with Unfiltered Faith, you can reach us at JoeunfilteredfaithPod.com. We would love to hear from you. Your testimonies and your experiences matter. They help others grow, they encourage weary hearts, and they draw people closer to Jesus. Until next time, family unfiltered faith, God is moving, so stay ready and to God be the glory.