Psalms 6:9
Psalms 6:9
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
David was physically and mentally ill, deeply distressed, and spiritually depleted due to the mounting pressures and numerous enemies surrounding him on all sides. In spite of this, David expressed great confidence in the fact that his cries had been heard by God. David's experience should serve as an encouragement to all believers. His prayer was answered by the same Lord who promises to answer ours as well. When David focused on the enemy and the gravity of his situation, his strength was sapped. However, as soon as he refocused his heart on the Lord and remembered God's many precious promises, he was able to pray effectively with thanksgiving and praise. David came to understand that God was with him throughout all of his trials and tribulations and that his prayer had been heard and answered. Like David, when we are surrounded by our enemies, wounded physically, concerned mentally, and overwhelmed spiritually, we should remember the many precious promises of God. And let us never forget that in Him we have access to the heavenly throne of grace, through which we have access to mercy to find assistance in times of need. It is important, however, that we approach Him reverently, prayerfully, and confidently, knowing that He hears and answers our prayers.
1 John 4:15
Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Matthew 6:6
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.