He speaks to us at will - His will, not our own. Our faith must assure us that God the Father listens to our every word, and no word is ever forgotten. He is our Father, yes, but he is also our Best Friend. No, and neither does the Father. He hears our pleas, our thanksgiving, our joy and our despair - and he remembers all.
Patience is a virtue.
Yet, I will be the first to admit that patience is a hard trait for me to use easily. The Father hears all and will answer. My faith convinces me of that. In addition to faith in the Father, I believe we must have the peace of mind and openness of heart to continue our daily routines, blessing and thanking Him for all the things that have been accomplished in our lives. No matter what may be left unanswered for the moment, there are hundreds, no - thousands, of things to be thankful for.