A Time For ... !

With a “watch” we are able to tell what time of day it is so as to be on time for appointments. When it comes to the varying situations of life, it is “watchfulness” of our reaction that helps determine that for which it is time.

In one of David’s psalms we read. . .
“(1) Be not silent, O God of my praise! (2) For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me, speaking against me with lying tongues. (3) They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. (4) In return for my love they accuse me, BUT I GIVE MYSELF TO PRAYER.” ( Psalm 109:1-4 ESV)

The literal wording here is actually “I PRAYER.” PRAYER was David’s focus. Sometimes we talk about people who have a PRAYER life, but the wording here seems to imply that PRAYER was in essence David’s life. PRAYER was a constant companion and source of comfort and strength to David. It was indicative of His constant relationship and reliance upon God. No wonder one of the great strengths exhibited in David’s life was that of self-control. There was much he left in the hands of God, rather than taking matters into his own hands. His focus was on a time for PRAYER rather than personal retaliation!

Like David, let us be watchful of those situations where we might wonder how to respond and see how PRAYER is actually the most appropriate response. When tempted to “speak out” in retaliation, let us remember to “speak up” toward God in PRAYER so that we refrain from fueling the situation and perhaps instead help to create the possibility for peace. Handing such situations over to God and trusting Him to ultimately deal with them can take a lot of pressure off of us and I believe that is the kind of trust God desires for us to develop in Him. May PRAYER be such a part of our Christian walk that though others may do and say what they will, we will give ourselves to the action of unceasing PRAYER! ( 1 Thessalonians 5:17) Thank God for such a connection any time and any place.

Have a great day CONNECTING WITH GOD AS WE INTERACT WITH OTHERS!
Carl

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