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Psalm 86:1-10 The Message

A David Psalm

86 ^1-7 Bend an ear, God; answer me.
    I’m one miserable wretch!
Keep me safe—haven’t I lived a good life?
    Help your servant—I’m depending on you!
You’re my God; have mercy on me.
    I count on you from morning to night.
Give your servant a happy life;
    I put myself in your hands!
You’re well-known as good and forgiving,
    bighearted to all who ask for help.
Pay attention, God, to my prayer;
    bend down and listen to my cry for help.
Every time I’m in trouble I call on you,
    confident that you’ll answer.

^8-10 There’s no one quite like you among the gods, O Lord,
    and nothing to compare with your works.
All the nations you made are on their way,
    ready to give honor to you, O Lord,
Ready to put your beauty on display,
    parading your greatness,
And the great things you do—
    God, you’re the one, there’s no one but you!

 
For Reflection
Are you uncomfortable with prayer?  Pray anyway!  Pray about the big things.  Pray about the little things.  Pray so that God becomes the center of you life. Pray so that you will begin to listen to God whispered counsel.  In Prayer you will find hope in the great expectations in God's promised kingdom.

Pray
Pray about anything.  Pray about everything.  Pray prayers of thanksgiving.  Pray prayers of Praise. Pray prayers of intersession.  Pray for opportunities to serve God.