PRAYING ACCORDING TO GOD’S GREAT NAME
David declared the Lord as his “rock,” the firm foundation on which he stood, and his “fortress,” the impenetrable protection that always surrounded him. It was this strong declaration of faith that led David to ask even more from the Lord. “Therefore,” David said. The word “therefore” is like an “equal sign” in the text. David’s logic was as follows: “Since You are my Rock + Fortress = I call on You to be my Leader + Guide.”
David included one important additional feature to his prayer, “For Your name’s sake.” In other words, David did not ask God to lead and guide because he had earned it or had somehow deserved it. No, he based his request on God’s great name and character.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we are Your children and because we have placed our faith in Jesus, Your Son, we now bear Your name. Therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead us and guide us this day. In Jesus’ name, amen.