Monday, March 11, 2013

An Urgent Prayer for Deliverance (Psalm 70), Part 1


May our urgent prayer for deliverance lead us to exalt God even in difficult circumstances. When those around us try to shame us we can turn to God. May we couple our desperate vulnerability with confidence in God.

Cry for Haste (verse 1)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2070:1&version=NIV

Internet shopping and drive-up windows have conditioned us to get what we want immediately. We expect the same immediate response from God. But He often seems to take time to answer. God has not forgotten us while we wait. In our restless, impatient society we have little time for meditation or prayer. May we slow down and recognize our need for God’s help. May we daily cry to God for help.

God our Father, we ask You to hasten to save us. Come quickly, Lord, to help us. Thank You that You do and will help us. Forgive us for our impatience. Help us to slow down and daily spend time with You in Your Word and in prayer.

http://genevanpsalter.com/attachments/GenPs070_vocal_homoph_BoP84.MP3

1 comment:

  1. Jc4Jc, we agree that our have-it-right-now society can condition us to neglect the virtue of patience and to leave little or no room for prayer and meditation. Thanks for the reminder about the need for all of us to "slow down."

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