Devotion for 5 January 2008

PSALM 5

By David

A Morning Prayer of Dependence on God

As we prepare to step into a new day, let’s recognise that the physical battle before us is really a spiritual battle. David starts his day by doing this, “In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning i will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch.” Psalm 5:3 (NASB)

Does God get to hear your voice in the minutes that you are awake? Or is it only in the later part of the day when some problem crops up that you start talking to Him?

David starts his day by praying & eagerly watching for the turnaround in his situation:

- Goodness instead of wickedness, v4

- Repentance instead of sin / pride, v5

- Truth instead of deception, v6

- Peace instead of violence & bloodshed, v6

- Destruction of the wicked, v9-10

- Blessing for those who run to Him for help, v11-12

Some of us have grown accustomed to the typical darkness that lingered in our home or classrooms / offices. Perhaps it’s the cutting words of a teacher / classmate or a boss / colleague. Or it’s an environment that is filled with back-biting or gossip or a general hardness of heart towards our Lord Jesus. Be like David, start in the morning in prayer and watch eagerly for the spiritual climate to change!

References for the short write-ups for all 5 books of Psalms:
1. Psalms, classic Libray Edition by Marilyn Hickey
2. ‘Be Worshipful’ / ‘Be Exalted’ by Warren W. Wiersbe