Pray with Action

"Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;

and I will keep it to the end.

Give me understanding, that I may keep your law

and observe it with my whole heart.

Lead me in the path of your commandments,

for I delight in it.

Incline my heart to your testimonies,

and not to selfish gain!

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

and give me life in your ways.

Confirm to your servant your promise,

that you may be feared.

Turn away the reproach that I dread,

for your rules are good.

Behold, I long for your precepts;

in your righteousness give me life!"

- Psalm 119:33-40

As I was reading this passage this morning the words that are in bold type are the ones that stuck out to me. When you look at this prayer you see action words. It implies that we need God. We need Him to teach us, give us, lead us, direct us, encourage us, and protect us. How often do we ask for the Lord to do these things in our lives? This Psalm and prayer is a reminder of what our prayers should resemble. A humble spirit who seeks the Lord. So today pray with action words, pray with boldness and confidence, ask God specifically to teach, give, lead, incline, turn, and confirm. Allow God to work in and through you, let God be God today!