Who does the Lord listen to? Those who are not asking for anything, except for His service. Because they have firm faith that service is everything. “Kṛṣṇa is so kind that He accepts me; He takes notice and gives me service.” When the devotee sees that kind of recognition, his faith increases.
MKV, Vol 8- Pg 42, Chanting with Feeling- January 17, 2014 -Baltic Festival