Read: Psalm 102:1–17
Bible in a Year: 1 Kings 16–18; Luke 22:47–71
He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. Psalm 102:17
I read about a five-minute rule that a mother had for her
children. They had to be ready for school and gather together
five minutes before it was time to leave each day.
They would gather around Mom, and she would pray for each one by
name, asking for the Lord’s blessing on their day. Then she’d give them a
kiss and off they’d run. Even neighborhood kids would be included in
the prayer circle if they happened to stop by. One of the children said
many years later that she learned from this experience how crucial
prayer is to her day.
The writer of Psalm 102 knew the importance
of prayer. This psalm is labeled, “A prayer of an afflicted person who
has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.” He cried out, “Hear my prayer, Lord;
. . . when I call, answer me quickly” (vv. 1–2). God looks down “from
his sanctuary on high, from heaven he [views] the earth” (v. 19).
God cares for you and wants to hear from you. Whether you follow the
five-minute rule asking for blessings on the day, or need to spend more
time crying out to Him in deep distress, talk to the Lord each day. Your
example may have a big impact on your family or someone close to you.
Teach me to be aware of Your presence, Lord, and to talk to You freely and often.Read Jesus' Blueprint for Prayer at discoveryseries.org/hj891.
Prayer is an acknowledgment of our need for God.
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