Does God really listen to our prayers? | Sermon by Deacon Pete Martin

Have you ever prayed and felt like no one was listening? Like your words went out into the air and just... disappeared? This message isn’t about having all the right words or perfect faith. It’s about building a real, honest relationship with God—one where we speak from the heart and learn to listen with the heart too. Deacon Pete explores what Jesus meant when he said, “Ask, seek, and knock,” and how prayer is not just about presenting a list of requests to God, but about being open to receiving, responding, and growing.You’ll also hear how doubt—something many people are afraid to admit—is not a sign of weak faith, but an important and even necessary part of the spiritual journey. Jesus invites us to be like children: full of curiosity, full of questions, and eager to understand—not because he wants blind obedience, but because he wants a living, dynamic relationship with us.If you’ve ever struggled with prayer, wondered whether God is really paying attention, or questioned whether your faith is “good enough,” this sermon is for you. You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to have all the answers. You’re invited just as you are.Subscribe to our channel to hear more sermons, spiritual reflections, and real conversations about living a life of meaning and connection.\#Prayer #FaithAndDoubt #ListeningToGod #StPetersDelMar #DeaconPete #SpiritualJourney #EpiscopalChurch