May 7, 2013 - A Sincere Prayer

I love reading the prayers of those in the Bible, as they are familiar to me and give me a since that my heart can also need consolation. I can identify with many of the verses that are lifting their hearts to the Lord. They suffered through difficult life situations as we do. No one escapes, do they? Out of our desperate prison cells of unhealthy ways, we cry out to God and eventually come to realize that He always answers. Sometimes God says, "yes," sometimes, "no," and sometimes, "not now." But God is not slow of hearing nor distracted by the multitude of His creation. I believe He absolutely hears and is touched by every prayer, but His plan must be executed at the right time. There are things we learn in those waiting periods. I am convinced that I will never understand God's reasoning in the manner in which He responds to my prayers. That's ok. It never changes my love nor undying devotion to Him. I know He heard and He knows best. As you read the following scripture, let it bring hope and encouragement to you today. As I read it, there was such peace that rested in my heart. Praying this blesses you today, PK Psalm 86: (CEV) 1 Please listen,Lord, and answer my prayer! I am poor and helpless. 2 Protect me and save me because you are my God. I am your faithful servant, and I trust you. 3 Be kind to me! I pray to you all day. 4 Make my heart glad! I serve you, and my prayer is sincere. 5 You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you. 6 Please listen,Lord! Answer my prayer for help. 7 When I am in trouble, I pray, knowing you will listen. 8 No other gods are like you; only you work miracles. 9 You created each nation, and they will all bow down to worship and honor you. 10 You perform great wonders because you alone are God. 11 Teach me to follow you, and I will obey your truth. Always keep me faithful. 12 With all my heart I thank you. I praise you,Lord God. 13 Your love for me is so great that you protected me from death and the grave.