3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
7 But I, by your great love,
can come into your house; in reverence
I bow down toward your holy temple.
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
Its funny, we often think of prayer happening at bedtime right before we go to sleep. Its a little strange at first to think of morning prayer time before we even get out of bed. But it makes sense that we should begin our day with prayer and then wait in eager expectation for how God will speak to us through the rest of the day.
Interspersed between this Psalms plea for justice is also a heart for worship. Its interesting how we see in verse 7 the progression. First, we recognize its only by Gods mercy, grace and love we can come to worship in the first place. Second, worship postures itself in a attitude of reverence and right perspective of who we are in relationship to God. Third, we see an action involving the entire body, bowing down. Finally, we see that we can then stand in confidence and sing with joy and rejoice over God and what He has done for us.
2 comments:
Ya I guess your right I never really thought that hard about why people pray at the certain times they do. But it makes sense! I'll remember that from now on. -coopear
That encouraged me because I was only praying like at meals and before bed and now what you said really brought my attention. I should be praying on mornings because I need to hear what God has to say to me so I can have joy and share Jesus with others. Thank you for encouraging me! I'll remember that....
Lauren
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