How do we know God answers prayer in times of struggle?

The assurance of God's attentive ear to our prayers during struggles is evident throughout scripture. In Judges, Israel's cry to God amidst oppression led to their deliverance through Gideon, illustrating God's mercy and readiness to save (Judges 6:7-9). This theme resonates in Psalm 107:6, where we read that the Lord delivers those who cry unto Him in their troubles. The believer’s confidence lies in the promise of 1 John 5:14, which assures us that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. Thus, in our struggles, we are encouraged to bring our concerns before God, trusting in His will and timing, and remembering His past faithfulness as the groundwork for our hope.