The Upward Look Psalm 5: 1- 7

Psalm 5:3 New International Version 3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

A horrible fire destroyed a power plant in the tiny village of Akiachak, Alaska, yet there was an active fire truck nearby that could prevent it. Unfortunately, no one knew how to operate the truck. Many losses happen today because people have not learned how to use the weapon of prayer. The power of prayer is always available, yet lives damaged continuously without help.

The Psalmist shows us what effective prayer- the divine- human communication – accomplishes in our text. When we genuinely open God, He steps into our lives and our battles becomes His. The psalmist teaches us how approach him. It must be with reverence based on his mercy. Our morning prayer must come before engaging in our daily chores and responsibilities. Early in the morning, we must attend to Gods word and hear what he has to say before encountering the challenges of the day.

The psalmist gave conditions for God to hear us. We must do away with evil and all wickedness; hate iniquity and abhor foolish acts. We must disengage from the company of deceptive people and desist from speaking lies. We must worship God in spirit and truth. The old nature must give way to the new man for our ours as we show that praise of him who has called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.

We should understand how engage the power of prayer at all times. It is sad that while Satan and wicked forces rampage our homes and communities, the fire truck of prayer remains grounded. We must wake up and activate prayer on all fronts and God will help us as we seek him promptly.

Prayerlessness create room for failure, defeat and bondage.

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