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Written by Max Lucado, a contemporary pastor and author.  This is an excerpt from his book “Grace for the Moment for Moms.”

When you wonder if anyone is listening, know this: God is. Your voice matters in Heaven. He takes you very seriously. When you enter His presence, He turns to you to hear your voice. No need to fear that you will be ignored. Even if you stammer or stumble, even if what you have to say impresses no one, it impresses God, and He listens.  He listens to the painful plea of the elderly in the rest home.  He listens to the confession of the prodigal.  When the guilty beg for mercy, when the spouse seeks guidance, when the mom steps out of the chaos and into the chapel, God listens. Intently. Carefully. God is standing on the front porch of Heaven, expectantly hoping, searching the horizon for a glimpse of His child… And the name He calls is yours.   

You will call My name. You will come to Me and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will search for Me. And when you search for Me with all your heart, you will find Me! [Jeremiah 29:12-13]