Young People's Group

The Practice of Prayer in the Morning

by Mitchell Tan
March 18, 2016

THANKING GOD FOR A GREAT TIME OF LEARNING ABOUT PRAYER

Our hearts are full. They are full because the Lord God has once again distinctively blessed our Church family camp. His hand of blessing was most obvious and we want to respond with thanksgiving to Him. The theme for our camp this year, as we all know, was on prayer … “Call to Me”. Many came to the Le Grandeur hotel in JB to seek the Lord and He indeed spoke powerfully to many hearts. During the camp, we heard many stirring and profound messages. Pastor spoke to us on the important principle of interacting with God in prayer from the book of Jeremiah. I strongly encourage each one of you to listen to the camp messages online if you were not there. May the Lord speak to your heart and encourage you deeply to pray too.

START BY LEARNING TO PRACTISE PRAYER IN THE MORNING

Now that camp is over, the challenge is to get down to practising what we have learned about prayer. The best way to begin the day is by looking up to God. What are some elements of prayer that David practised as he prayed?

1. A PROPER REGARD FOR GOD IN PRAYER

“My King and my God”
Psalm 5:2

David had the highest regard for the Lord God. There was a proper and yet personal approach towards relating to Him. He addressed God as the Lord and as his King. In Psalm 2:4, the Lord God is known as the King who sits on His throne in heaven and He laughs at the puny rebellious efforts of the nations. He is sovereign over all nations. This great King is also willing to relate to us in prayer.

2. A MEDITATED PRAYER

“Consider my meditation.”
Psalm 5:1

Another important element of prayer that David had was that his prayers were thought through carefully. The content of his prayers were from his meditation of God and the Scriptures. In Psalm 4:4, he wrote of how he sought to meditate on the Lord on his bed. His prayers were pondered over and guided by the Word of God. Young people, let’s also think carefully before we pray.

3. A MEANINGFUL TALK WITH GOD IN PRAYER

“Give heed to the voice of my cry”
Psalm 5:2

“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord.”
Psalm 5:3

Prayer for the Psalmist was meant to be a meaningful talk with God. It was a special conversation between God and him. He would speak his prayers aloud in the morning and have this intimate sense of communion with Him. May we also learn to talk to God in such a manner.

4. A FOCUSED PRAYER

“For to You I will pray.”
Psalm 5:2

“In the morning I will direct it to You,
And I will look up.”
Psalm 5:3

The Psalmist was also very focused on the Lord in his prayers. He got up in the morning and looked up with faith in God for guidance (Psalm 5:8). He directed his prayers to God and God alone. Young people, let’s also learn to focus on the Lord in prayer each morning. Let’s do so with confidence in Him that He would indeed help and lead us in life’s challenges. Let’s always learn to look up.

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