Whether we find ourselves in a military war (as David did), a spiritual war, or an emotional war... it is good to pray David's prayer. We often do the opposite, we pray for the enemy to go away... the pain, the hurt, the sickness, the fear.
But the enemy will pop up somewhere else or in a different form. 👉Asking God to teach us HOW to live, despite the enemies in this world, requires a different level of faith.
When we ask the Lord to teach us, we open ourselves up to do life His way instead of our way and that brings us to another one of David's psalms.
Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you ( Psalm 86:11).
Awesome! That I may live according to God's truth, not according to the lies the world is hurling at us day after day! I don't even want to hear them anymore.
And then David adds a very personal request. The request for purity of heart, something that honors God. Oh, may it be our prayer as well. Let's get rid of the energy-draining contamination of the world.
Teach us Your ways!
Amen, Marja! May God continue to teach us His ways, and may our hearts be open to receive His message.
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Thanks for stopping by Martha, I appreciate it!
DeleteIt's a scary prayer. It's like asking God to teach you patience and then He'll bring you to situations that will test your patience. But I believe He answers our prayers in the best way. He is God after all. :) Thanks for this beautiful sharing. David is such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it can be a scary prayer... but if it results in becoming wiser, I'll go for it! Thanks for stopping by.
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