When was the last time you talked to God? Maybe it was this morning in the car, or last night before bed. Maybe it’s been an ongoing conversation all day—questions, frustrations, hopes poured out.

But when was the last time you felt Him answer?

Sometimes, prayer can feel one-sided while we’re waiting in the silence. Still, God is listening and responds in His perfect timing. Our role isn’t to force the answer, but to keep showing up. Keep speaking. Keep listening.

“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;
In the morning I will direct it to You,
And I will look up.” — Psalm 5:3

That tension shows up beautifully in “Speaking Terms” by Ella Langley. In the song, she captures the ache of talking to God and wondering if He’s listening at all. It’s honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable.

If you’ve followed her journey—or listened to her album Dandelion—you’ll notice something: her faith isn’t hidden behind her success. While she’s topping the country music charts right now, she still openly shares her walk with Jesus, from morning devotionals to giving Him credit for where she is. That authenticity makes songs like “Speaking Terms” hit even harder.

@up2datecountry.live Update: While in conversation with @Jo Dee Messina at CRS 2026, @Ella Langley opened up about accepting God’s presence and how it helped her overcome feeling “unworthy” #ellalangley #crs2026 ♬ original sound – up2datecountry.live

The chorus puts words to a feeling many of us know too well—waiting, listening, hoping for even the faintest whisper in return.

“I carry on this one way conversation

I’m listening but You don’t say a word

If Your answer’s in the silence, I’ll be patient

But it’s hard to know my prayers are being heard

I’m waiting on a whisper, just something to confirm that

You and me are still on speaking terms”

And yet, even in the silence, there’s truth we can hold onto: God does want to speak to us. Sometimes, He’s just asking us to be patient enough to hear Him.

“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” — Jeremiah 33:3

So if it feels quiet right now, don’t stop the conversation. You’re still being heard. You and God are still on speaking terms.

UPDATE:

Ella was certainly on speaking terms with God during the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) on May 17th.

With 7 nominations to her name before the night began, Ella Langley broke a record after winning all 7 of her nominations. This is the most wins ever accrued by an artist in one ACM year.

During her acceptance speech, Langley didn’t forget to thank Jesus and the women of faith in country music that surrounded her that night.

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“Thank you Jesus for letting me do this for a living.”

Not only was this a record breaking night for Langley, it was a reminder that God is present in every moment and He deserves all the glory.

If you’re still figuring out how to set aside time to talk to God and listen for His voice, this free Bible study is for you!

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