Wednesday, August 15, 2018

5 Prayer Requests in times of Trouble


Read Psalm 17.

As many other prayer songs in the book of Psalms, David was gravely concerned about attacks from his enemies.  Do not miss how confident in prayer he was.  His conscience and life were clean before God and, therefore, he came boldly into God's presence with his requests.

David not only knew God heard his prayers but also that the LORD would answer him.  What did he ask God to do?

1.  He asked to be the center focus of God's attention.
"Keep me as the apple of your eye." (v.8a)
It was the assurance that God had His eye on what was happening that provided courage.

2. He wanted God's protection.
"Hide me in the shadow of your wings." (v.8b)
God was the refuge that was needed.  Running to the presence of the Lord brought a sense of safety, perspective, and spiritual refreshment.

3. He wanted God's action.
"Arise, O LORD! (v.13)
God was more powerful than any enemy's threats.

4. He wanted God's succession.
"They leave their abundance to their infants."
Not only was his life and wealth a concern, but he wanted to be able to pass these blessings on to the next generation and beyond.  Leaving a legacy of faith was a top request of his.

5. He wanted God's satisfaction.
"As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness."  It was enough for him to able to wake up from this trouble and find the character of God stamped on his life for all to see.



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