Celebrating the God Who Listens

Daily Devotional – Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me!
Psalms 66:20 (NKJV)

Have you ever been turned away by a person you thought would listen to you? Did you fail to get mercy from an individual who should have extended mercy to you? Then you can identify with the psalmist’s expression of gratitude as captured in our key text.

Blessed Be God

When this poet reflects on his trip, he realizes that God has always been dependable, hearing his petitions and never taking away His mercy. Our Father stays close by, listening to our prayers and enveloping us in His unwavering love, as he beautifully reminds us.

How frequently do we stop to consider how loyal God has been in our lives? Even though we could experience hardships, disappointments, or uncertainty, God never forsakes us. Every prayer, both the joyful praises and the hushed supplications, is heard by him. His unwavering love, not our deservingness, is the foundation of His unfailing kindness.

Celebrating the God Who Listens

Consider an instance in your life where God granted your request. Even if it may not have gone as planned, in retrospect, you now realize he was there with you all along. He was listening even in quiet. His generosity was keeping you alive while you waited.

God is not like a heartless, cruel, and insensitive person. Let the knowledge that God hears you sink in today. God is loving and never wavers. Like the psalmist, pause to praise God’s name and give thanks for His unfailing presence and boundless mercy.

Prayer
Listening Father, thank You for not turning away my prayer. Even when I don’t see results right away, I have faith that everything is working out for the best.