God Hears – Do I ?

I love the Lord,for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. Psalm 116:1-2 NIV

I read Psalm 116 this morning and the first two verses really caught my attention. I know God hears when I call to Him; when I pray. The Psalmist also praises God because He is compassionate, gracious, righteous; He saves, satisfies and is our source of security.

I know all those things and have experienced them, and I’m so grateful that God “turns his ear to me” and hears my voice and my cry for help. I’m grateful He bends down (like a father would with a child) to give me His full attention when I call to Him.

What I desire is that I learn to more consistently “turn my ear” to Him; to hear His voice as He speaks to my heart. I know He speaks to me through His written Word, but I also want to be in tune with His Spirit as He speaks to me throughout the day; to give Him my full attention.

Simple thought: I know He turns His ear to me and listens; I want to turn my ear to Him and listen attentively.

About bjrutledge

BJ & Janet were married in July 1977 They have three grown children who are all married: Jeremy & Whitney Rutledge, Chris & Julie Hurst, and Josh and Hannah Rutledge. They also have five grandsons, and a granddaughter. BJ says perhaps our greatest legacy is even though our kids are PK's, they love Jesus and are all involved in ministry in the local church. BJ has served at churches in Dallas - Bossier City, LA - Houston - and was at Fellowship of the Woodlands (Woodlands Church) in The Woodlands before coming to Grace Fellowship. BJ is the Legacy Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise, TX.

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2 Responses to God Hears – Do I ?

Brandon Adams says:

May 6, 2017 at 11:53 am

Reblogged this on Brandon J. Adams and commented:
A short but profound read.

Heather Roberts says:

May 7, 2017 at 6:45 am

Lord Jesus increase our ability to hear You. Open the eyes and ears of my heart. Amen