Today’s reading is Psalm 61.
David makes three requests. 1) Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 2) Let me dwell in your tent forever and take shelter under your wings. 3) Let the king be enthroned forever before God.
How can he have the courage and confidence to pray such prayers? Because these prayers are anchored in God’s promises. In 2 Samuel 7 and 1 Chronicles 17, scripture records God’s covenant with King David. The covenant claimed God would enthrone David’s dynasty forever. His family would be on the throne before God to all generations. In fact, in both of those chapters, David prays. And in both, he claims because of God’s promises he found the courage to pray (2 Samuel 7:27 and 1 Chronicles 17:25).
Are you looking for courage to pray? Find God’s promises. Learn God’s nature. Read God’s will and word. I can tell you from personal experience, the most helpful bit of advice I’ve ever received on prayer is to anchor my prayers to God, His character, His nature, His will, His promises. Sure, we can pray for whatever we want. But if you want real courage to pray, listen to what God actually promises you. Want that. Value that. Pray that.
God has promised you amazing gifts. Have you prayed to Him today?
Tomorrow’s reading is Psalm 61
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