February 26, 2012 (Numbers 19-20; Psalm 28; Mark 5)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “I pray to You, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if You are silent, I might as well give up and die.” Psalm 28:1 NLT
Observation: David is expressing the importance of having a prayerful relationship with God. David recognized God as his rock and the source of his protection. He pleads with God not to turn a deaf ear to his prayers because he understood what his life would be like without God near. In fact, he states that if God were silent toward him, he might as well just give up and die because life without God is a hopeless endeavor.
Application: Have you ever prayed with such intentness? Have you ever sought God in such a way that if you didn’t hear from Him you might as well just give up and die? David had experienced God move on his behalf many times and he knew without God he was as good as dead. David made many mistakes and committed many sins but he always brought himself back to a place of repentance. Why? Because he learned when he went astray after sin, God’s face was turn away from him. God cannot bare to see His children live in open sin and rebellion. Repentance turns God’s face toward us, restores our relationship with Him, and opens His ears to hear our prayers.
Prayer: Dear Father, thank You for this day You’ve made. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me daily. You are the awesome God of the universe and above You there is no other. Father, You are my rock, and like David, I request You not turn a deaf ear to my pleas. For if You are silent, I too, might as well just give up and die, for without You life is meaningless and without purpose. But praise I give to Your name! I know You hear my prayers and You answer according to Your will. You provide and protect me with Your strong right arm and comfort me with Your Holy Spirit! You are my fortress and I put my hope in You daily! Thank You Father, in Jesus name, Amen!