How often do you pray each day?
Perceive: In the previous write-up on the first half of this psalm, David described his trial and betrayal. In the second half of this psalm, he provides a testimony. This segment contains three sections. In the fifth section, he goes back to calling out to God with his complaint, knowing that the Lord hears and will soon act (16-19). In the sixth section, he describes how his betrayer violated his covenant, and his behavior was wicked (20-21). In the seventh section, he shares an exhortation to place your burdens on the Lord, look to Him for sustainment, and keep the faith (22-23). When friends hurt us, the burden is often too difficult to handle alone.
Practice: God wants us to cast our cares on Him. Unfortunately, we often use the arm of flesh and the need for quick relief to bypass a time of suffering, especially when it involves betrayal. David was in such a difficult situation he prayed three times a day: morning, noon, and evening (17). Praying three times a day is a great model. Praying throughout the day is an excellent way to maintain correct priorities and have a better Scripture-based focus on any problems and difficult circumstances you are facing. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7).
Pray: Father in heaven, I cast the following anxieties on You ___________________. I know You care for me.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: God wants us to cast our cares on Him. Unfortunately, we often use the arm of flesh and the need for quick relief to bypass a time of suffering, especially when it involves betrayal. David was in such a difficult situation he prayed three times a day: morning, noon, and evening (17). Praying three times a day is a great model. Praying throughout the day is an excellent way to maintain correct priorities and have a better Scripture-based focus on any problems and difficult circumstances you are facing. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7).
Pray: Father in heaven, I cast the following anxieties on You ___________________. I know You care for me.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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