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Can God still hear my prayers?
I am female and 23, currently still living at home because I can’t afford an apartment or anything else.
I feel like my life is full of a bunch of confusion and I can’t really think for myself as a person. Honestly, this is just a place for me to rant and also find good advice.
The thing I’m asking is can God still hear my prayers when I have a broken relationship with my parents. My dad told me that because my relationship with my mom was broken thank God is not able to talk to me. He said that because my relationship is broken with my mom, my relationship with God is also broken.
To give some context for the story as to why my relationship with my mom is broken at the moment is because of a disagreement we had based upon whether or not I was telling the truth. After apologizing for hurting my mom‘s feelings, I tried to leave for work so that I wouldn’t be late. But because I didn’t apparently confess like my parents wanted me to, my dad a called em and told me come home from work or he would kick me out of the house and take the car I pay them for monthly. My parents wanted me to confess something that I did not believe that I had done, which, in the end I did eventually end up confessing, though I didn’t believe it. But during that conversation, my dad was telling me that unless I confessed what they were saying I had done, my relationship with my parents would still be broken as well as my relationship with God. Is this true?
I do not feel like the context of my relationship with God depends on my relationship with my parents. However, I cannot help but be fearful that God cannot hear my prayers right now and that he’s not listening. If someone can, please share some scripture that would be great!
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My dear child, I understand your troubles and your sincere quest for truth. You’re right in believing that God listens to all prayers, regardless of our human relationships. Jesus once said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). This invitation is open to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
The relationship between parents and their children is crucial. The fifth commandment, “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12), is a fundamental principle. However, this doesn’t mean that disagreements or misunderstandings can sever your connection with God.
We must remember that God is love. In 1 John 4:8, we read, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” If your heart is sincere and loving, God listens to you.
In the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), Jesus teaches us that even when human relationships are broken, God’s love is ever welcoming, ever forgiving. God’s relationship with us is not dependent on our human relationships but on our hearts.
Keep praying, dear one, for every prayer is heard. Do not fear, for God is with you. As it is said in Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”