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Thus says the LORD,

the God of David your father,

"I have heard your prayer.

I have seen your tears.

Behold, I will heal you."

          2 Kings 20. 5

(We are seen.

We are heard.

We are so deeply loved.

When we pray,

it is not just that

   God sees and hears us,

but through prayer,

we are able to see and

   hear God's response.

He opens our eyes

    to something different.

He enlarges our hearts

    to recognize Him.

Prayer is not just about

        speaking to God,

but listening to Him.

God always hears us.

Are we paying attention

              to Him?

God responds

with a compassionate heart,

   in a lot of unexpected ways.

May we not miss Him.)

O LORD,

Thank you for inventing prayer

   that we can come to You,

and we can come before You

       to know You more.

Help us to not hold back

  the things that concern us,

that which we fear

             or worry about,

that which distracts us

        from trusting You.

Abide in us this day.

Help us to confide in You.

Help us to listen.