Introduction:
A. God speaks to us through His word (Heb. 1:1-2; Dt. 18:18-19; Jn. 12:48).
B. Essentials to a close, personal relationship with the Lord (Eph. 1:3; Rm. 6:3;
Is. 59:1-2; Acts 22:16; Rm. 6:4; 1 Jn. 1:7)
C. God want to hear us.
I. God Wants to Hear Our Prayers.
A. Without communication, relationships suffer irreparable harm (Jer. 2:32).
B. Pray All the Time (L. O. Sanderson)
C. God wants to hear our prayers (Mt. 6:8; 7:7-8; Lk. 18:1; Mt. 7:9-11; 1 Jn. 3:1).
D. Prayers must be in humble faith in accordance with His will (Ph. 4:6; 1 Th. 5:17; Eph. 5:20).
II. God Wants to Hear Our Confessions.
A. Our confession of faith (Acts 8:36-39; Mt. 16:15-17; Lk. 15:10; Rm. 10:9-10)
B. Our confession of sin (1 Jn. 1:9; 1 Kgs. 8:33-40; Lk. 15:18-20)
C. Our ongoing confession of Christ (Mt. 10:32-33; 16:24-26; Rev. 21:8; Acts 7:55; 1 Pet. 3:15)
D. Our confession in our daily lives (Lk. 6:46-49)
III. God Wants to Hear Our Songs.
A. Singing fundamentals (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; 1 Cor. 14:15)
B. God wants us to sing (Jas. 5:13; Acts 16:25).
C. Praise is often neglected (Heb. 2:12; Jn. 4:24).
Conclusion:
A. God wants to hear from you.
B. God loves you.