God Hears Your Whispers: Finding Comfort in His Presence

"My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me." - John 10:27

The Bible teaches us that building a relationship with God takes time, effort, and dedication. It's not about getting God to listen to us but rather about listening to Him and seeking Him with all our hearts.

In Jeremiah 29:12-13, God says, "Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." This tells us that God is eager to listen and respond, but He wants us to seek Him with sincerity and persistence.

It's also worth noting that God's ways are not our ways, and His timing is not our timing. Sometimes, we might not see immediate answers to our prayers, but that doesn't mean He's not working or listening.

Perhaps instead of trying to get God to listen, we could focus on listening to Him ourselves through prayer, scripture, and quiet reflection. By doing so, we can deepen our understanding of His character and His love for us.

What do you think? How do you approach your relationship with God, and how can you make it better? I feel as though the way we approach and treat him reveals the depth of our interest in him.

God wants you to know that he listens to you 24/7. God is a constant vigilant who never sleeps, as expressed powerfully inPsalm 121:4, offering believers comfort and assurance of unending watchfulness, presence, and support, day and night, making Him always accessible for prayer and help. How much time do you make for him?

Have you been listening to God? His Word tells us exactly what to do for a successful life. Are you willing to listen to what he has to say? Some people think God doesn't love them. Doesn't his sacrifice on the cross speak volumes to you? There's no better way he could have proved his love to you, and this Christmas is the perfect time to reflect on that. Love is a two-way street.

Here's how I define my relationship with God. I treat him with the same respect I would like and need.

I don't treat him as an afterthought or with indifference, but as my beautiful daily constant companion and guide.

Just as there is total commitment in marriage vows, I don't want to give God only half my life. He deserves total commitment from me and love, for all he has done for me and the great sacrifice he made for me on the cross, providing salvation for me and eternal life in heaven. I can not give him less.

I fellowship with him daily. He is just as much a part of my life as the oxygen it takes to keep me alive. The only difference is that He is the ultimate Breath of Life and the Bread of Life.

I pray and talk to him daily... there's a difference. Prayer is one thing, while Fellowship is another. You wouldn't have your best friend very long if you didn't spend time with them and get to know them. He's the best friend I've ever had. He never lies, and he is trust-worthy. He has proved that to me in the 52 years I have known him as my Savior.

He tells us to come to him and he will give us rest. He will spiritually "dine" with us and give us that peace that passes all understanding. It's like any friend we'd have. You have to get to know that person and learn of them, in order to build a relationship.

Love and trust go both ways in a relationship. We want/expect all His love, attention, and care, but are we willing to reciprocate? Are we reliable and faithful? Or are we guilty of giving him our "leftovers."

We can get to know God by reading his word, which tells us who he is, his character, why he came, and how he can help us with our lives not only now, but more importantly, help us prepare ourselves for eternity and where we shall spend it.

Without him, I can tell you that life doesn't work very well. We need his wisdom and direction. There's no substitute for him. None at all. In fact, He's the only constant and hope we have in this world and beyond. However, he can't help us if we're not willing to trust him and take him at his word. God promised to save our souls, if we will allow him to!


Trust is a two-way street in any relationship. We want to trust God with our deepest concerns and struggles, but do we trust Him enough to surrender our will and plans to His?

This is why Jesus lovingly asks us to come to him, so he can help us navigate this life and the afterlife successfully. We have to understand that some say they want nothing to do with him or salvation, curse him, and deny him. God is not about to force those people to come to him when they have no desire to.

Jesus wants everyone to be saved from the condemnation that sin brought on us. He is not willing that any should perish! As much as it will break God's heart, some will have made their decision to turn away from the only person who could have saved them, and so He will abide by, and honor their decision. It doesn't have to be this way.

Jesus said that whosoever comes to him for salvation, he will never turn away, and promises to save their soul. Now is a good time to think about that. You can have a brand new beginning and a brand new life in Christ. Not tomorrow... but today!

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to you to prioritize your relationship with God?
How can you cultivate a deeper sense of trust and commitment in your relationship with Him?
What are some practical ways you can seek to know God more intimately and follow Him more closely?

*Prayer:*

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Help us to prioritize our relationship and seek You with all our hearts. Give us the strength to trust You more deeply and follow You more closely. May our lives be a reflection of Your love and redemption. Amen.