Beautiful Word Devotional #4

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

1 Peter 3:12

Most people use their vision and hearing every day. We see a budding rose. We hear children’s laughter. Through these two important senses, we experience much of life.

Isn’t it amazing that God exercises these same senses in relation to you?

He sees you—even the sides of you no one else sees. He takes notice of the sacrifices you make, the longings of your heart, the hope you hold way deep inside.

He listens to you and hears the groans that accompany a painful loss, the songs you belt out in the car as you run errands, the words of affirmation you speak to your children. And when you pray, oh, how he listens. Scripture says he is attentive to your prayer. Picture God leaning in.

This truth is a tremendous encouragement! You are seen! You are heard! Rest in that today.

Lord, I am grateful today that you see me, every part of me, and you hear me, every prayer I pray. Thank you, amen.