God always hears us. His response may not come in the way we expect—or when we expect it—but it always comes from a loving Father who knows what is best for us.

Sometimes the answer is "yes," sometimes "not yet," and sometimes "I have something even better in mind." That is why we are called to persevere in prayer with the trust of a child—confident that our Father will provide all we truly need.

Pause and remember how God has already come to your aid in the past. Those graces are reminders that he is faithful to all he promises.

So, do not lose heart. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking. Remember: your prayers are never in vain, and God is always listening.