DAILY READINGS: Gen. 7:11 to 8:19; Job 9-10; Matt. 5:21-48
Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Ps. 5:1
How is my daily prayer life? This psalm is a pattern. Prayer takes
thought and is never hurried. Prayer is hallowed. Remember you are
in communion with the Highest. Mornings are best for placing the
unknowns of the coming day into His hands (vs. 3). As to place and
length, we can know His presence anywhere and He is not looking
for long speeches, just sincerity in what we do say (vs. 7). Come with
expectation and steadfastness and His Spirit will bear you up. Be
Thou my guide and companion all the way O Lord. —Les Rainey
O how praying rests the weary!
Prayer will change the night to day;
So when life seems dark and dreary,
Don’t forget to pray. —Mary A. Kidder