“I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;
    turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.”
Psalm 17:6 NIV

Here we are, just a few days into the new year. Maybe you’re trying to find your rhythm after the holidays. Perhaps you’re energized, setting goals and making plans. Or maybe you feel overwhelmed, longing to pull the covers back over your head and hit pause on it all.

Wherever you find yourself on this fourth day of 2026, one thing remains constant: prayer is worthy of our time and attention.

Prayer is God’s invitation to draw near, to connect our hearts to His. It’s a lifeline of hope, turning our focus from us to Him — from our struggles to His faithfulness, from our fears to His perfect peace. Prayer shifts us from wallowing to worshiping, from dwelling on what we lack to praising Christ for His sufficiency.

Prayer is not a monologue but a conversation. It’s a sacred space where our requests can rise and our hearts can rest, knowing we are heard.

God hears you, friend. He sees you. And His ear is inclined to the cries of your heart.

Let’s pause together today. Share your prayer requests in the comments, and then take a moment to lift up the woman who commented before you. Let’s carry each other’s burdens to the throne of grace and celebrate the promise that God not only hears us — He answers.

What a privilege to stand together as sisters, united in faith and prayer.

You are not alone. Let’s pray.

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