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Day 214 He’s Still Listening | Psalm 66:19

Rick Yuhas Season 2 Episode 214

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Have you ever felt the weight of silence after pouring your heart out in prayer? That moment when your words seem to disappear into thin air, leaving you wondering if anyone's really listening? Today's reflection takes us straight to the heart of this universal struggle with a powerful verse from Psalm 66:19: "But God did listen. He paid attention to my prayer."

This deceptively simple statement carries profound comfort for anyone feeling unheard. Throughout our exploration, we discover that God's listening isn't passive or distracted—it's fully engaged and deeply personal. When the world feels noisy with unanswered questions and your prayers seem to echo back without response, this truth stands firm: the God of the universe is paying attention to your specific words, feelings, and needs.

We delve into how this knowledge transforms not just our prayer lives but our entire perspective on faith. There's something revolutionary about shifting our focus from outcomes and timelines to the certainty of being heard. Prayer becomes less about getting what we want and more about connecting with Someone who cares enough to listen completely. Whether you're facing seemingly insurmountable challenges or simply navigating daily uncertainties, today's message offers a quiet reassurance that can carry you through the loudest silences. Your voice matters to God—He's listening, He always has been, and that truth alone might be exactly what you need to hold onto today. Join us as we learn to talk to God like a friend who never misses a word, finding peace not just in what He does, but in His constant, loving attention.

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Speaker 1:

Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance. I'm Rick. Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges. Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, Ready to feel inspired. Let's get started. And now. Weekends with Lauren.

Speaker 2:

Today is Day 214. He's still listening. We'll be in Psalm 66, verse 19, from the New Living Translation. But God did listen. He paid attention to my prayer. Hey, it's Saturday and welcome to Weekends with Lauren. Hey, it's Saturday and welcome to Weekends with Lauren.

Speaker 2:

I don't know how your week has been, but maybe, just maybe, you've found yourself wondering if God's really listening. You've prayed, you've waited, you've hoped, but the silence, it can get pretty loud. In Psalm 66, verse 19,. It's short and simple but powerful. But God did listen. It's the kind of verse that hits you right in the middle of doubt, because sometimes it feels like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. But they really don't. They're heard, and fully, lovingly and patiently. God isn't too busy, he's not distracted and he's not tuning you out. He's paying attention. Even when the answer hasn't come, even when the feelings aren't there, even when the prayer sounds like just a whisper or a repeat of yesterday's cry, he still listens and maybe that's all you need to hold on to today, not the outcome, not the timeline, but the truth that your voice matters to the God of the universe, that he hears and he does care. So today, talk to him again like a friend. He's listening. He always has been. Now let's pray, god. Thank you for listening, even when I feel unheard by the world. Help me trust that you're paying attention, even when the answers don't come quickly. Let my faith rest in your nearness, not just in what you do. Amen. I'll see you tomorrow.

Speaker 2:

On Weekends with Lauren. God isn't too busy, he's not distracted and he's not turning you out or tuning you out. He's not turning you out. Well, that's all for today, but remember I'm here every, every weekend, and you should be too. The executive producer for wisdom for the day weekends with lauren is kimmy shirley. Special intro and outro music by weston mccurry. You can message me or rick at renewed mindsetscom contact. I'm so glad we had this time together and don't forget, he's not finished writing your story. Come back next time and we'll keep walking it out together here on weekends with lauren. I love you all so much. Bye.

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