Psalm 34:14-15

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous (those with moral courage and spiritual integrity), and His ears are open to their cry. 

We have a safety zone in our lives based on what we believe, what we speak, and how we act. God can provide that safety zone when we turn away from evil and pursue peace. We are righteous, but we also must stay in the safety zone. God will hear us when we keep the line of communication open to Him.