Do you ever pray about something—big or small—and then wonder if God really heard you? Maybe you’ve asked Him to heal, provide, or even just help you find your keys, and later you’ve questioned if the answer was coincidence or divine response.

Psalm 123 invites us to lift our eyes to God and wait expectantly for His mercy and direction. The psalmist models what it means to watch for the Lord’s hand in everyday life, trusting that He is attentive to both our deepest needs and the smallest details.

Meg Bucher reminds us that recognizing God’s answers often requires training our hearts to notice His presence—in Scripture, in creation, through friends, and even in what the world might call coincidences. God is not silent. He is merciful, attentive, and always at work on behalf of His people.

Main Takeaways

• God calls us to pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17), bringing both large and small requests before Him.

• Waiting on the Lord means watching attentively for His mercy and direction (Psalm 123:1-2).

• God’s answers may come in unexpected ways—through people, circumstances, Scripture, or His Spirit’s gentle promptings.

• Choosing to focus on His presence protects us from being overwhelmed by the contempt, arrogance, and chaos around us.

Bible Verse References

• Psalm 123:1 – “I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven.”

• Psalm 123:2 – Watching for the Lord’s mercy as servants look to their master.

• Psalm 123:3-4 – A prayer for God’s mercy amidst contempt and arrogance.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray continually.”

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Resources & Related Articles

• 6 Powerful Prayers for Trusting God’s Plan – Crosswalk.com

• How to Recognize God’s Voice – BibleStudyTools.com

• When It Feels Like God Is Silent – iBelieve.com

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