Whether you are old, young or somewhere in between, hopelessness can lead people to question what they are doing? When things don’t go your way, creating a snowball effect, minds might begin to wonder if God really cares about you and your situation? If these trials persist, doubt often enters the scene causing individuals to begin to believe, “what’s the point of praying?” “Why should I continue to pour my heart and soul into prayer, when nothing seems to change.”
This is where you will find David in Psalm 5. In the midst of his circumstances, this servant of God wanted to make sure he wasn’t praying in vain. Thus, he reminds God of his attributes, character and personality early in the morning. Using God as a crutch, David realizes the Lord is his last resort, the only force able to transform his predicament. Tired of seeing arrogant, deceitful, evil and wicked individuals proper, David pleads with God based upon Moses words in the Old Testament. Not worthy to be called righteous, David rests in mercy, Psalm 5:7, entering God’s presence with reverence and respect. Prayers like this one inspired the Lord to call his humble servant a man after God’s heart, 1 Samuel 16:7.
Wherever this blog may find you, confidence lies in results. As soon as you see direct answers and progress, your attitude will improve. However, if your words offered up in faith return unanswered, one of 3 things may be true, First, God may be keeping you from something that might steer you away from Him. Second, God’s timing is likely not aligned with your prayer, resulting in a “not right now” response, Ecclesiastes 3:11. Finally, there is a chance that someone, something or an unconfessed sin from the past is blocking God’s reply, Isaiah 1:15-17. Follow the principles of Isaiah 1:18-19 and you will leave vanity for sanity, experiencing a slice of heaven here on earth, Matthew 6:33-34.
by Jay Mankus
