The God Who Still Hears

 

Micah 7:7 – “Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.”

When All Else Fails

There comes a time when the strongest voices go quiet.
The most capable hands go limp.
The once-vibrant spirit grows still.

Not because we don’t want to fight, but because we’ve fought too long.

It’s the weariness that doesn’t show on the outside.
It’s the shutdown that happens in the soul.

You still show up for work.
You still speak when spoken to.
But inwardly, the flame is barely flickering.

This is where the prophet Micah found himself. In a time of betrayal, collapse, injustice, and confusion—he whispers not a speech, but a resolve:

“I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” (Micah 7:7)

He didn’t say this from a palace.
He said this from the dust.
This is a lifeline for anyone who feels like they’re hanging by one thread of faith.

1. How Do I Look to God… When My Head Is Hanging Low?

It starts not with fixing yourself.
Not with shouting a perfect prayer.
Not with impressing God.

It starts with a whisper.

Looking to God is not a physical act, it’s a shift of the heart. It’s as simple as saying, “God, I don’t know how to pray, but I’m still here.”

That’s how you begin.

“They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.” – Psalm 34:5
“I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord…” – Psalm 121:1–2

You don’t have to fake it. Just lift your eyes.
Your tears still count as prayers.
Your silence still echoes in heaven.
Even the sigh of a weary soul is a look toward God.

2. How Do I Wait on God… Without Losing Hope?

Waiting on God doesn’t mean doing nothing.
It means staying close even when there’s no answer.
It means leaning in, not walking away.

Here’s how to wait when you feel like giving up:

·       Stay near His Word, even if you can read only one verse a day.
Let it be your oxygen.
(Psalm 130:5 – “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I hope.”)

·       Speak honestly. Tell Him, “I don’t understand, but I trust You’ll come through.”
(Lamentations 3:25 – “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him…”)

·       Surrender your deadlines. God’s pace is perfect, though rarely predictable.
(Isaiah 40:31 – “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”)

You don’t have to wait with strength.
You wait to receive strength.

3. How Do I Return to God… When I Feel Too Far Gone?

This is where many give up.
Not because they don’t believe in God—but because they no longer believe He would want them back.

But listen. You can always come home.

God doesn’t need a perfect apology.
He wants a real one.
He doesn't wait for your performance.
He waits for your presence.

Return begins with these three quiet steps:

·       Admit the distance. Say, “God, I know I’ve wandered… but I want to come back.”
(Joel 2:13 – “Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful…”)

·       Open the door. Even a whisper is enough.
(Revelation 3:20 – “Behold, I stand at the door and knock…”)

·       Receive His welcome.
He’s not rolling His eyes at you.
He’s running toward you.

📖 “But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 86:15

No matter how far you’ve drifted—you can come back today.
And when you do, He will not reject you.
He will restore you.

4. To the Weary, the Fallen, and the Called

This is not the end of your story.

You may feel shut down.
You may have walked away from your calling.
You may be surviving on scraps of hope.

But here’s what’s still true:
God still hears.
He still sees.
He still calls.
He still restores.

This isn’t a sermon.
It’s a whisper in the dark,
from one weary soul to another:
Look up again. Wait one more time. Return with nothing but your heart.

And watch how God moves.

A Whisper of Promise

“My God will hear me.” – Micah 7:7

Not might. Not maybe.
He will.

Your voice is not too faint.
Your faith is not too small.
Your future is not too lost.

God is not done with you.
This valley is not forever.
The calling still stands.

Today, rise—not with your own strength,
but with this quiet assurance:
You are heard. You are seen. You are still chosen.

A Gentle Invitation

Pause for a moment.
Close your eyes.
Whisper this:

“Lord, I’m tired. But I look to You.
I don’t know how long this will last, but I wait for You.
And though I feel small, I believe You still hear me.
Restore me. Lead me. I want to rise again.”

Share this if you know someone feeling discouraged.

Tag a friend. Forward the whisper. Someone out there needs to know:
The God who still hears… is listening right now.

Key Verses from the Article:

·       Micah 7:7

·       Psalm 34:5

·       Psalm 121:1–2

·       Isaiah 40:31

·       Joel 2:13

·       Revelation 3:20

·       Psalm 145:18–19

·       Lamentations 3:25–26

·       1 John 5:14

·       Psalm 130:5

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