.....asking

The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer Psalm 6:9

When Patricia's husband, Dan, was diagnosed with cancer, she couldn't find the "right" way to ask God to heal him. In her limited view, other people in the world had such serious problems - war, famine, poverty, natural disasters. Then one day, during their morning prayer time, she heard her husband humbly ask, "Dear Lord, please heal my disease."

It was such a simple, but heartfelt plea that it reminded her to stop complicating every prayer request, because God perfectly hears our righteous cries for help. As David simply asked, "Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love" Psalm 5:4.

That's what David declared during a time of spiritual confusion and despair. His exact situation isn't explained in this psalm. His honest pleas, however, show a deep desire for godly help and restoration. "I am worn out from my groaning," he wrote v. 6.

David didn't let his own limits, including sin, stop him from going to God with his need. Thus, even before God answered, David was able to rejoice, "the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer" vv. 8-9.

Despite our own confusion and uncertainty, God hears and accepts the honest pleas of His children. He's ready to hear us, especially when we need Him most.