“O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah.” (Psalm 84:8, NASB95)

Do I deserve God’s attention? Am I worthy of His ear? Do I take this for granted?

God promises to hear the prayers of His people who come in humility with contrite hearts, (James 4:6; Psalm 51:17). At the same time, I must always remember that my prayers and petitions are directed at the God and creator of all that is; the Sovereign over everything; the One who keeps the universe together. The truth that God promises to hear when we cry to Him stands as evidence that God is personal; and, God is gracious. To ask God for His attention is right, but I must never entertain the notion that I deserve the ear of Almighty God.