How can we trust God to "see" and "hear" our struggles today? A snapshot of Psalm 35:22 “You have seen it, O LORD; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.” What David models for us - He speaks to God as a present Witness—confident the LORD already “has seen.” - He pleads for God to act, proving he expects a real response, not a vague comfort. - He ties God’s nearness to God’s speaking; silence and distance go together in his mind. Why we can trust God still sees and hears - God’s character never changes (Malachi 3:6); if He saw then, He sees now. - Jesus embodies the same watching, listening heart—“your Father knows what you need before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:8). - The Spirit indwells believers (Romans 8:15–16), guaranteeing God’s ear is always inside the room with us. Scripture chain confirming His awareness • Exodus 3:7 – “I have surely seen the affliction of My people… I have heard their cry.” • Psalm 34:15 – “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.” • Proverbs 15:3 – “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.” • Hebrews 4:13 – “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” • 1 Peter 3:12 – “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer.” Practical anchors for everyday struggles - Write out a brief lament like David’s, ending with a statement of trust: “You have seen, LORD…” - Rehearse aloud one verse from the chain above each morning; faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). - Keep a journal of “God sightings”—moments where answers, comfort, or guidance showed He was listening. - Share testimonies in community; another believer’s story reinforces that God is paying attention. - Refuse the lie of abandonment by naming it and countering with a memorized promise (e.g., Hebrews 13:5). Living it out - When the pressure mounts, picture God’s eyes on your situation; speak to Him as David did—direct, honest, expectant. - Replace passive worry with active petition: “Lord, since You see this, move in it according to Your word.” - Expect concrete outcomes—strength, wisdom, changed circumstances—because the God who literally spoke creation is still speaking to His people today. |
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