Psalm 145:18-19

The Lord is near to all who call on Him. To all who call on Him in truth (without guile). He will fulfill the desire of those who fear and worship Him (with awe-inspired reverence and obedience); He also will hear their cry and will save them.

When we have a problem hearing God or getting our prayers answered, we need to check our hearts. Are we in reverence toward God? God will not answer our prayer if our motivation is not according to the Word. Changing our hearts and getting in line with God takes a second. 

Jeremiah 33:3

Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you (and even show you) great and mighty things, (things which have been confined and hidden), which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.  

God is a wealth of knowledge for faith and our lives. He sees all, and our minds cannot comprehend all the world around us. When we ask for help, God will teach and help us to understand. We should not let ourselves be discouraged but ask God to send wisdom and understanding for our personal faith growth.

Isaiah 44:3

For I will pour out water on him who is thirsty, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and My blessing on your descendants.

One Word from God raises a low spirit and revitalizes the faith. We all have times when we feel dry and lacking in faith. The encouragement we receive from God when we ask for it will change our attitude and direction. When we open ourselves to the Word and hear God’s voice, we will refresh and encouraged. 

Ephesians 2:19-20

So you are no longer strangers and aliens (outsiders without rights of citizenship), but you are fellow citizens with the saints (God’s people), and are members of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the Cornerstone.  

We are in the family of God! The more we study and remind ourselves of the benefits of being in the family, the greater our faith will be. We are not left out or abandoned; God wants us to be active. Our confidence is greater for a successful life when we are grounded and built up in the foundation of the Word.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for the Lord (who expect, look for, and hope in Him) will gain new strength and renew their power; they will lift up their wings (and rise up close to God) like eagles (rising toward the sun); they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not grow tired.   

When we trust the Lord in faith, we stop trying to accomplish our own miracles. When we believe God has heard our prayer and wait in faith for the answer. We rest and stop worrying because we have developed faith in the Word. 

Psalm 9:10

And those who know Your name (who have experienced Your precious mercy) will put their confident trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not abandoned those who seek You.

God never leaves us alone or helpless, and He is still in charge in the world today. No matter what is happening around us, we must occupy until He comes by standing on His Word and operating in His authority. We can walk through every situation with faith in God and the Word.  

Jeremiah 32:40

I will make an everlasting covenant with them that I will do them good and not turn away from them; and I will put in their heart a fear and reverential awe of Me, so that they will not turn away from Me.

We have a covenant relationship with God, which means we work together for a common goal. This relationship is relational and personal and means God is just as committed. When we lean and learn to trust and rely on God in His Word, our lives will be transformed. God wants to help us fulfill our call and transform our lives here. 

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God (that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers) is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Jesus is a foolish notion from ignorance, hurt, or false teaching to the unbeliever. When we put faith in Jesus as the hope of our calling, His Word becomes peace in our hearts. We can find all that we need and comfort for our days on earth and our futures because eternal life is our reward for believing in Jesus and salvation. 

James 4:8-9

Come close to God (with a contrite heart) and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your (unfaithful) hearts, you double-minded (people). Be miserable and grieve and weep (over your sin). Let your (foolish) laughter be turned to morning and your (reckless) joy to gloom.

God is not a respecter of persons, and whoever turns to Him and humbles themselves will receive forgiveness. It doesn’t matter the size of the problem, big or small. Sin is still a separator from the presence of God and leads to anxiety, fear, depression, and sickness because we have lost the cover and protection of God. It takes just an instant to change our minds and direction with God.

Lamentation 3:22-23

It is because of the Lord’s lovingkindness that we are not consumed, because His (tender) compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness. 

We have a fresh start with the Lord every day because His compassion doesn’t fail.  The love that God has for us goes beyond measure and He wants all that is good to come to pass.  God is our hope and redeemer, our strong tower for our lives because He is faithful who promised.