Waiting for God (Psalm 41, Part 2)

Praying (verses 4-6)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ps%2041:7-9&version=NIV

Prayer is our only source of help. When sin diseases our souls, impairing our inner health, we may call on God, for He is compassionate. We base our prayer for healing and restoration on God’s promises. May we cast ourselves on God’s faithfulness, even though those around us may prove unfaithful.

Merciful God, have mercy on us, for we have sinned against You. We come to You in prayer and cast ourselves on Your faithfulness.

Eating (verses 7-9)

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ps%2041:4-6&version=NIV

Eating together is one of our most intimate activities. At meals we set aside our hostility. If we are truly committed to serving the needy, we need to spend time with them. What better way than to share meals with them?

Loving God, heal our spirits and our bodies. Thank You for giving us our daily bread. Help us to share our bread with the poor and needy around us.

http://www.geneva.edu/object/newsong_pop2_psalm41B