Listening in Prayer
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 18 September 2025
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
For many of us, prayer can easily become one-sided. We talk, we ask, we pour out our hearts, and then we say “Amen” and move on. But prayer is meant to be a two-way conversation. God not only wants us to speak to Him, He wants us to listen for His voice.
In John 10:27, Jesus says that His sheep know His voice. That means God is speaking to us, but we need to slow down long enough to hear Him.
Listening in prayer does not always mean we will hear an audible voice. Often, God speaks through His Word, bringing a verse to life in a fresh way. Sometimes He speaks through a deep sense of peace, a gentle prompting, or even through the wise counsel of others.
I have found that some of the most powerful moments in prayer have been when I simply sat quietly and asked, “Lord, what do You want to say to me today?” At first, the silence can feel uncomfortable. But as we keep practising, we begin to recognise the ways God speaks to our hearts.
Listening in prayer takes patience and a willingness to surrender our own agenda. It is about creating space for God to guide us, correct us, and encourage us.
Today, as you pray, take a few minutes to be still. Ask God to speak, and then simply listen. He has things He wants to say to you, words of life, truth, and hope.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, teach me to be still in Your presence and to hear Your voice. Help me to listen with an open heart and obey what You say. Amen.