We know God hears our prayers through faith in His promises, as expressed in Psalm 42, where the psalmist trusts in God's attentiveness despite his suffering.
The assurance that God hears our prayers is deeply rooted in the character of God as revealed in Scripture. In Psalm 42, the psalmist articulates a personal plea to God, indicating a relationship built on faith and reliance. His confidence that 'the Lord will command his loving-kindness in the daytime' demonstrates a belief in God's continual presence and mercy. This reflects the historical sovereign grace understanding that our relationship with God is sustained by His grace, which prompts us to pray with expectation, trusting that He answers according to His will and timing.
Scripture References:
Psalm 42:8, Psalm 66:19, Psalm 116:1-2, Psalm 40:1-2, Psalm 28, Ephesians 1, Psalm 143:1-2, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Psalm 5:3, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:8, Psalm 3:4, Psalm 61:1, Psalm 102:2, Isaiah 45:22, Psalm 18:6, Exodus 3:7, 1 John 5:14, Luke 11:2, Ezekiel 36:37, 1 Peter 3:12, James 5:16
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