"Simply Put!"

 "So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief." (Hebrews 3:19 KJV)

  "Wisdom has built her house; she has carved its seven columns. She has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines, and set the table. She has sent her servants to invite everyone to come. She calls out from the heights overlooking the city. "Come in with me," she urges the simple. To those who lack good judgment, she says, "Come, eat my food, and drink the wine I have mixed. Leave your simple ways behind, and begin to live; learn to use good judgment."" (Proverbs 9:1-6 NLT) 

 There are certain things that cause us to feel as though God isn't listening; mostly they are the things that we do which are not what God wants us to do. If you don't know what I am talking about, it involves the lack of good judgment, which involves everyday things we do, without first taking them to God! 

 Putting in another way: If we are drawing closer to God, wanting to listen for His voice, then God will listen more to what we have to say; and we will know that it is sure! I really don't know how else to put it; and it is not that God doesn't actually listen or does not hear us; because it is our relationship with Him that makes the difference.

 In Solomon's description of wisdom, it is all about having the right frame of mind! If we truly know and believe that God is all knowing, He loves us, is for us, and will always do what is best for us, then we will not be doubtful and have unbelief. Much like the little things in life that are laws of nature: if you test the law of gravity, hoping to not get hurt, you will not be happy...

"So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you." (1 Peter 4:19 NLT)