Do you ever wonder if God is really listening when you pray? Why does prayer sometimes feel like talking into silence? And what does Jesus actually teach us about approaching God? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Luke 11:1–13 shows that God is not distant or indifferent, but a Father who invites us to ask, seek, and knock with confidence.

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Passage: Luke 11:1–13

Does God Really Hear My Prayers? | The Gospels | Luke 11:1–13