Psalms 28:6
Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Psalms 28:6
“Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.” The turn in the psalm comes with confidence: God has heard. The blessing is both present-tense and future-oriented—God’s attentiveness results in blessing. The Hebrew word for “heard” can imply answer or deliverance, indicating a dynamic relationship between petition and divine action. This verse marks the psalmist’s testimony of answered prayer, moving from lament to praise. The posture of blessing reflects gratitude and trust—an acknowledgment that God’s responsiveness realigns the speaker’s heart toward worship after crisis.
Theologically, this verse reinforces God’s personal attentiveness to prayer. It affirms that prayer is more than ritual; it is genuine dialogue with a living God who acts. It also anchors blessing as the appropriate response to God’s faithfulness, shaping the believer’s worship life. The notion that God not only hears but responds gives believers assurance amid trials and fosters a resilient faith anchored in God’s trustworthy character.
Practically, cultivate a habit of recording answered prayers. When you sense God has heard you, write down the moment of relief or deliverance and circle it with praise. Let past answers strengthen current faith during new difficulties. Share testimonies with others to encourage communal trust in God’s faithfulness. If you’re in a season of perceived silence, revisit the stories of God’s faithfulness in Scripture and in your own life to renew hope and perseverance.
Cross-References: Psalm 4:3; Psalm 34:15; 1 John 5:14-15; Psalm 116:1-2