“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a NKJ

Have you ever hung up on God?

That’s a strange question, isn’t it? But I’ve done it during my prayer life—started my prayer with worship and praise for the Lord and maybe doing an intercessory request then a thanksgiving or two – and then that’s it. I’m out of my prayer closet and on to my day. But what if He had things He wanted to say to me?

The dictionary uses the words, “spiritual communion,” when defining prayer. And communion is a mutual sharing, whether it be Holy or otherwise. So where did we get the idea that prayer is just us talking/asking/beseeching God? Doesn’t it seem that He might have something to say to us during that time?

So we pray, pray, pray then say, “Amen,” and consider ourselves done. God, however, may be wanting to give us a word, from His Word perhaps, to calm our heart, or even to give a still, small “Yes” to our petition, right then, right there. How about an “I love you, too?” What a better ending to our morning devotional than an “Oops, gotta go, God; bye.”

Prayer is a two-way path of communication. So much focus is placed on us talking with God, and all that entails, which is wonderful, which is what we’re supposed to do. But prayer is also listening. Maybe our quiet time should sometimes really be our quiet time.

When you go to your closet to pray, tune out the outside world and listen. Listen for what God has to say to you.

Prayer: Lord, help us to listen to that still, small voice or to that roaring thunder when we know it comes from You. We need to honor and glorify You, Lord, and listen when You speak to our heart. Amen.

M. J. Corrales has been writing for many years with a concentration in Biblical studies and devotionals. She can be contacted through her website www.TheGloryFoundation.com or by email to director@thegloryfoundation.com. Read M.J.’s devotions.