We believe that God sees everything, and He knows everything.
That should make us become more aware of our actions and our intentions, and that nothing is hidden from God.
But that does not mean that God is watching over our shoulders to see if we are doing wrong or that He checks our minds for ulterior motives.
On the contrary, God looks at the good we do, even if no one is looking, and the charitable thoughts we have in mind.
In the gospel, no one noticed the poverty-stricken widow putting in two small coins into the treasury.
But Jesus did, and that tells us that no action, no matter how insignificant, when done in charity, is noticed by God and He will bestow His blessings on the doer.
And God also listens to everything, especially to prayers made with a humble and trusting heart.
In the 1st reading, He listened to the prayers of the four boys and He granted them their petition.
Yes, God sees, God knows, God listens, and He blesses those who love Him and neighbour.
May our thoughts, words and deeds be done with charity, so that our lives will always give glory to God.