But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me. (Psalm 69: 13)
The psalmists - like myself - are usually impatient. There is great urgency. They demand immediate justice. They pray for lightening bolts, fiery chariots, and a host of angels descending in divine intervention.
The prayer Jesus taught is specific about what is needed, but silent on how to achieve it. "Give us this day our daily bread." The output is specific. The inputs are left open. When asking for God's help we should trust in God's sense of timing and technique.
God listens. God loves. God helps. But God often depends on us to listen, watch, and wait for an acceptable time. The Hebrew implies a favorable time, a ready context, in season. May I be clear regarding my real needs. May I be faithful in working with God to fulfill those needs at the right time and in the right way.
The psalmists - like myself - are usually impatient. There is great urgency. They demand immediate justice. They pray for lightening bolts, fiery chariots, and a host of angels descending in divine intervention.
The prayer Jesus taught is specific about what is needed, but silent on how to achieve it. "Give us this day our daily bread." The output is specific. The inputs are left open. When asking for God's help we should trust in God's sense of timing and technique.
God listens. God loves. God helps. But God often depends on us to listen, watch, and wait for an acceptable time. The Hebrew implies a favorable time, a ready context, in season. May I be clear regarding my real needs. May I be faithful in working with God to fulfill those needs at the right time and in the right way.
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