No Deaf Ear

Psalm 116:1-2 (NOV) – “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.”
      My siblings and I often joke about the fact that our 95 year young father has the uncanny ability to have what we call ‘selective hearing’. At times he seems to have difficulty acknowledging when we address him and at other times makes comments about conversations that are taking place on the other side of the room. It seems when he isn’t feeling like being in the position of having to respond, he will turn a deaf ear.
      The psalmist tell us in these verses that our Lord is responsive to our calls. He hears us and addresses our issues but more importantly he turns his ear to us. He gives us his undivided attention. He makes us a priority as he figuratively tunes out the rest of the noise and pin points on what we are saying.
      It is always a good feeling of support when you are making an inquiry or voicing a concern and the person you are speaking with actually turns and faces you and looks you in the eye as you share your comments. From their stance you are probably pretty sure that they are paying attention to what you are saying and that it is important to hear you out.
      Our God always listens and he hears our cries. Don’t be dismayed or put off when non-believers proclaim that God’s silence means that he isn’t listening. Keep your prayer life open and active. Call upon him as long as you live. He is not deaf nor is he ignoring you. He hears and he wisely responds in his own best timing.
      Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a victoriously GREAT day! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn