How do I know God is listening to me?

Through the scriptures, we are taught that God will always hear our prayers and will answer them if we address Him with faith and real intent. In our hearts we will feel the confirmation that He does hear us, a feeling of peace and calm.
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Can God hear me cry?

God absolutely responds to the tears of everyone! The trials and tribulations of this world can certainly bring us to tears. In times like these, we can find strength, solace, and comfort by crying out to God in prayer. He is there to ease our sorrows and help us to deal with pain and suffering.
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How can I hear God directly?

6 Tips on How to Hear from God
  1. Position yourself close to God. Samuel set his bed up in the temple, “where the ark of God was” (v. ...
  2. Find a place of regular service to God. In v. ...
  3. Listen for God's voice. ...
  4. When God calls, respond eagerly. ...
  5. When God speaks, obey Him. ...
  6. Read and study the Word of God.
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Does God listen to people?

Faith in seeking brings knowledge, wisdom, and light. I affirm that God does hear all our prayers; he loves us and seeks to communicate. We need to learn to ask the right questions and, in the things of God especially, seek to understand not to judge.
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How do I talk to God and hear him?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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5 Signs God is Talking To You | Are You Listening?



How God answers our prayers in 3 ways?

I've heard it said that God answers prayers in one of three ways. God says “Yes,” and you receive what you ask for. God says “No,” and you have to accept it and move on. Or God says “Not Yet,” and you learn to be patient and wait.
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What is silent prayer?

We might think of “silent prayer” as communicating with God not by speaking words aloud but by saying them in our minds. But prayer does not always require words. In fact, Jesus cautioned that using “many words” in prayer could become like babbling (see Matthew 6:7).
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Do not pray in the open?

Summary. Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.”
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What does God's voice sound like?

The Bible more often portrays God's voice as sounding ordinary and meek than as booming and thunderous. The critics who are deriding Scott's decision as heretical, blasphemous, or somehow unfaithful to Scripture seem to be overlooking Scripture's actual descriptions of God's voice.
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How do we see vision from God?

Reflect on God's shaping work in your life

It grows from your past and all God has done to shape you. Vision is revealed as you let your life speak. As you “listen” to your life and what God is saying to you through it, the Holy Spirit will show you what you need to see and understand.
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How can I connect with God?

9 Beautiful Ways To Connect With God Without Going To Church
  1. Slow down. ...
  2. Meditate or pray. ...
  3. Enjoy the outdoors. ...
  4. Stay open to finding God within yourself. ...
  5. Look for God in each person you meet. ...
  6. Stay open to experiencing the Spirit in unexpected places. ...
  7. Find music that touches your soul. ...
  8. Honor your body as a sacred place.
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Why does it feel like God is not listening to me?

When it feels like God isn't listening He may actually be saving us from ourselves. Saving us from our own desires that will lead us astray and potentially not turn out well. When we get into those moments where we feel like God isn't listening we need to trust Him even more.
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What does God do when he is angry?

Another way God's anger is described in the Bible is through the metaphor of God “hiding his face,” a withdrawal of divine presence and power. This is what God says to Moses about what he will do when Israel reaches their limit of corruption.
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Why are my prayers not answered?

- As long as your prayers are for selfish motives, driven by pride hidden in your heart, God will not answer them. - Other versions start this verse with “don't be anxious” in place of “Be careful…” - Once you know God has said yes, you know you will receive it.
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Do you have to close your eyes when you pray?

In the Bible, there are descriptions of prayers made standing, sitting, kneeling or with arms raised, yet there aren't any verses that insist the eyelids shut during prayer.
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What is the best way to pray?

But knowing how to pray is not always easy. Jesus' disciples felt the same confusion.
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I hope they will encourage you to make 2022 a year of prayer.
  1. Know to whom you are speaking. ...
  2. Thank him. ...
  3. Ask for God's will. ...
  4. Say what you need. ...
  5. Ask for forgiveness. ...
  6. Pray with a friend. ...
  7. Pray the Word. ...
  8. Memorize Scripture.
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What is God's phone number?

It's 212-664-7665.
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How can I be quiet before God?

  1. Start small. Sitting in silence for just five minutes at a time is enough to begin with.
  2. Have a physical way to let yourself know that it's time for silence. ...
  3. Focus on your breathing, or your heartbeat, or the feeling of your hands touching your chair. ...
  4. Give yourself grace and keep going.
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Does God speak to you directly?

Yes … God speaks directly to humans. Over 2,000 times in the Old Testament there are phrases such as, "And God spoke to Moses" or "the word of the Lord came to Jonah" or "God said." We see an example of this in Jeremiah 1:9.
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How can I get immediate answer from God?

What Can I Do to Receive Answers from God?
  1. Evaluate Your Questions. Sometimes I assume that God will simply give me revelation because it's obvious that I need His help and guidance in my life. ...
  2. Practice Serious Reflection. ...
  3. Write It Down. ...
  4. Ask: Is There More? ...
  5. Invite Revelation. ...
  6. Move Forward in Faith.
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How do I ask God for a miracle?

To pray to God for a miracle, ask him in clear and simple language to grant you your specific desires. While you're praying, channel any emotions that arise to help you express yourself to God. Have faith that He will answer your prayer to remove the burden of doubt from your heart and give you strength.
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