Never ignored

the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are open to their prayer. ” (1 Peter 3:12)

Recently, I gave a message at church, and one of the things I talked about was the times when God says no or seems slow in answering our prayers.

For me, it seems like God has been awful slow recently as I’ve been struggling with some health problems for the past month.

But Peter’s words, really David’s words (Psalm 34:15), really encouraged me today.

Whether God seems slow or says no, his ears are always open to our prayers. He’s not ignoring us.

And his eyes are always on us.

Not because we’re such good people or more righteous than others.

But because we are his beloved children, clothed with Christ’s righteousness.

That’s an awesome thought.