Some prayers don’t sound like prayers at all. They sound like questions. Like frustration. Like silence breaking. That’s what Dear God by Riley Clemmons captures — the raw, unfiltered cry of someone who’s done pretending and just needs to know: Are You still listening?
This isn’t a polished worship song. It’s a journal entry turned into melody. Riley opens with vulnerability: “Dear God, do You hear me? Do You see me?” And suddenly, it’s not just her voice — it’s ours. Because we’ve all had moments where faith felt distant. Where we showed up to church but couldn’t feel a thing. Where we asked for healing and got silence.
Riley wrote Dear God in the middle of one of those seasons. She wasn’t trying to impress anyone — she was trying to survive. And that honesty is what makes the song powerful. It’s not about having answers. It’s about having the courage to ask the questions.
I’ve been there too. After losing time, missing milestones, and rebuilding from the ground up — I’ve had to wrestle with God in ways I never expected. And this song? It doesn’t offer easy fixes. It offers companionship. It reminds us that God doesn’t flinch at our honesty. He welcomes it.
Psalm 13 opens with David asking, “How long, Lord? Will You forget me forever?” That’s not rebellion — that’s relationship. And Dear God echoes that same intimacy. It’s the kind of song you play when you’re tired of pretending and ready to be real.
If you’re in a season of doubt, if your prayers feel unanswered, if you just need to know you’re not alone — this song is for you. Not because it wraps everything up neatly, but because it reminds you: God can handle your questions. And He’s not going anywhere.
Riley Clemmons’ vulnerable single Dear God, from her album Church Pew, is a powerful anthem for anyone walking through doubt, silence, or spiritual fatigue. Add it to your collection or share it with someone who needs to know their cry is heard — grab your copy [here on Amazon]. Every purchase supports Riley Clemmons’ music and helps us keep sharing songs that stir hearts and spark action.