When you pray, do you pray with conviction? Do you pray with the certainty that God is indeed listening? This is the difference between reciting prayers and truly praying: entering into a conversation with a divine friend who loves us, who cares for us and who always wants to help us. When we pray with conviction, and if we are attentive, we will soon discover that our prayers do indeed reach the ears of someone who is listening.
Proof of this is found repeatedly in the stories that dot the Old Testament (and also the New Testament). In the first reading for today's liturgy, we find Hezekiah, the king of Judah in the temple of the Lord and praying: Incline your ear, O Lord and listen (2 Kings 19:16), and a few verses later, the answer to Hezekiah's prayer is given: I have listened! (2 Kings 19:20).
When you pray, dare to believe that your prayers are heard, that someone (God) is listening, and that whatever you ask for will be granted, if it is for your good. Then watch for the wonderful ways that God answers our prayers.
Have a great day.
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