1 Peter 3:12(KJV)
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
It is very clear that only those who are in right standing with God should expect answers to their prayers. As comforting as this iconic Scripture may be to all who can look up and see it, there is much greater comfort from this reality when we pray in the Name of Jesus. As His disciples, we pray with the assurance of His Promise in John 14:14 which says “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” Every righteous person has a right to pray and expect answers, it’s part of our heritage in Christ because God is faithful who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Prayer is a means of dialogue between God Himself and His covenant people. Our Lord Jesus Christ engaged in prayer in His lifetime and taught also His disciples how to pray. There are benefits we get as righteous people which we never get or experience until we know who we are in Christ. The eyes of God are always watching the righteous and His ears are always listening for their prayers. There is never a moment when God takes His eyes off of us. He never slumbers nor never sleeps. He is always attentive and knows what we need before we even ask for it. It is written in Psalm 34:15 “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.” Just who are the righteous? Those of us who have place our trust in God through Jesus Christ, who Himself is our righteousness(1 Cor. 1:30). Our God oversees our lives, and He hears the cries of those who trust Him. He is near to help in our greatest times of need. A song writer said “O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.” Take everything to Him in prayer. Many times, we worry about our problems and complain, forgetting to mention them to God in prayer.
Beloved, as you live a righteous life know that the eyes of God are always over you and your prayers are heard by Him. The righteous is at liberty to go to Him at all times and pour out their heart desires before Him. God hears our prayers, so never stop praying. He is watching over you and is listening for your prayers right now. Keep praying, knowing you will surely receive answers. Enter into the Throne Room of Grace and pour out your heart before God this day and as His Word says He will not hide His Face from you. Remember, the Bible says in Ecclesiastes 11:3 “if the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth.” Keep filling the clouds with your heartfelt prayers and they will empty themselves upon your life. Praying without ceasing is the secret of winning in life because the prayer of the righteous is effective and powerful. Today, have faith in God, hold on to Him and never give up! I pray that every request you make to God as from today shall be answered by fire in Jesus Name.
O Lord, thank You for watching over me and opening Your Ears to my prayers in Jesus’ Name.