God Hears When We Call
The first six psalms form a fitting
introduction to the entire Psalter.
In them you will learn the
importance of meditating
on God’s Word (Psalm 1),
acknowledging the Lord as King
(Ps 2), and constantly being
devoted to prayer in gospel
in good times and in bad (Ps 3-6).
Lord, hear me when I Call You:
Answer me when I call, O God
of my righteousness (Elohe
Tsadeki)! You have relieved me
in my distress; Be gracious to me
and hear my prayer (Ps 4:1).
How long… will You turn
my glory to shame?…
But know that the Lord has
set apart for Himself him who
is godly; The Lord will hear
when I call to Him (Ps 4:2-3).
You have put gladness in my heart…
I will both lie down in peace & sleep;
for You alone O Lord make me
dwell in safety (Ps 4:7-8).
Lord Elohe Tsadeki, thank You
for the power of Your righteousness
for from You flow might & strength.
Your righteousness also brings about
the beauty we see in one another
in acts of kindness, intimacy & love.
None of these are possible apart
from You because goodness stem
from the core of who You are.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, grateful that I am a child
of Yours set apart for Your glory
and that You hear hear my prayers.
Help me to have the peace of knowing
You have heard my prayers and will
answer in Your way and perfect time.
Show me if there is anything in
my life that would become a barrier
between me and You so that my
prayers would go unanswered. Amen.
Lord, thank You for setting apart
each of us to know You and for
answering when I call to You.
Grant me joy in Christ and peace
in Your presence even before
a turnaround or harvest comes.
And when the night falls, grant me
to lie down in peace and sleep,
for You alone keep me safe. Amen.