Psalm 5:3 I Direct My Prayer Unto Thee

Psalm 5:3 (KJV)  My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. 

How do God’s people resolve their problems? This psalm teaches us that it is through spirit-filled prayer. The psalmist began early to seek God. Before the day dawns, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. He was awake and was very focused to bring his petitions to God. His words were described as his meditations and his cries. It was a voice of weeping, a voice-directed to the LORD. The intimate communion with his loving Father is pictured for us here. Notice the intensity of the supplication for the godly has no other recourse but God. 

Why should God answer our prayer? Because He is our King and our God, the King of our country is expected to hear the appeal of His own people. 

His heart may have become faint as a result of the troubles that are confronting him. But he is composed and clear in his mind about the trouble he is facing. He has a clear understanding between truth and falsehood. He knew for a truth that God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His justice. The boastful (translated foolish) shall not escape God’s judgment for they speak deceitful words (leasing). He knew that God is holy and that sinful man cannot stand before Him. At the receiving end of evil, he was cornered and troubled on every side yet not perplexed. He knew that God is in control of the situation. 

He appealed to God’s mercy. Coming before God in the fear of God knowing that he cannot hide anything from God, there is no escape from God’s ability to see through our hearts. The Spirit of God uses God’s Word to guide us to the path of blessing. Amen.