21 Days of Prayer – Day 1

After God’s Own Heart
In 1 Samuel 13:14, God describes David as “a man after [God’s] own
heart.” One of the ways that King David sought God was through
prayer. David’s conversations with God were notable.

In Psalm 5, we find three clues to David’s prayer success. The first is
found in the words, “In the morning.” David didn’t pray whenever he
felt like it; he prayed every day. More specifically, he prayed every
morning. He dedicated the first part of his day to God.

The second clue is found in the words, “I lay my requests before you.”
David wasn’t shy about telling God what he needed. He approached
God with confidence, the way he would approach a friend. He shared
what was going on in his life and what he thought he needed.

The third clue is found in the words, “wait expectantly.” David didn’t
drop his requests at the Lord’s door and then go on his way. He
waited for God’s response. Sometimes God said “yes”; sometimes God
said “no.” Either way, David listened to God.

If you want to be a person after God’s own heart, you need to devote
yourself to prayer as David did.

• What do people mean when they say, “I’m too busy not to pray”?
• When is the best time for you to pray? Why?

Dear God, thank you for meeting with us any time we approach you.
Let us never forget what a privilege it is to talk to you. Amen.