The fact that our prayers do not seem to be answered does not mean that God does not listen to them. The Bible assures us: "The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are at his request" (1 Peter 3:12). So Jehovah God hears the prayers of the righteous, whether they are expressed audibly or silently from the heart (Jeremiah 17:10). Jehovah also examines the thoughts and feelings behind each supplication, although the person praying may not fully understand or be aware of them (Romans 8:26, 27).