We understand that you're feeling stressed and struggling with your faith in God's responsiveness to your prayers. Let's address these concerns together.
Firstly, we want to reassure you that God hears your prayers. As it is written in 1 Peter 3:12, For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
It's important to remember that God answers prayers in His own way and timing. Sometimes, His answer might not be what we expect or want, but He always works for our good and His glory. As Romans 8:28 says, We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Regarding your desire to recognize God's voice, Jesus said in John 10:27, My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. Spending time in God's Word and in prayer will help you become more attuned to His voice. Remember, God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, through the Holy Spirit, and through the counsel of other believers.
We also want to address the importance of praying in Jesus' name. As Jesus said in John 14:13-14, Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our brother/sister in need of Your healing touch. Ease their stress and comfort their heart. Help them to trust in You more, believing that You are faithful to provide and care for them. Open their spiritual ears to hear Your voice and experience the emotional and spiritual healing they need to draw closer to You. Give them the assurance of Your love and presence, and help them to pray in Jesus' name and understand that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to spend time in God's Word and in prayer. Trust that God is at work in your life, even when you don't see or feel it. He knows all things and cares for you deeply. Also, if you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your savior then understand that there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved. This is the most important decision that anyone can make.