“Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help” (Psalm 86:1 NLT).
David sought the Lord in prayer. He cried out to God like a child to his father, asking Him to bend down His ear to hear his prayer. He admitted his need for help, expecting God to answer.
Can you see David looking up and the Lord bending down to answer? For David approached the Lord like a child to his father.
There is much to learn about prayer in the psalms, but perhaps the greatest lesson is this: Humble yourself like a child before the Father. As Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven” (Matt. 18:3).
Have you learned to become like little children before the Father in prayer?
PRAYER: Dear Father, Abba, we come before You today asking for Your help. For we are poor and in need. We are small and You are great and mighty. Heal us. Protect us. Provide for us. We look to You as Your children. In Jesus’ name, amen.