Motivation Behind Our Prayers….

Have you ever noticed how when David asks God to preserve his life from his enemies, his motivation isn’t selfish? Notice how he emphasizes God’s glory for the reason. True humility. Even in desperate times, David’s humility is displayed. Think about your motivation behind your prayers. Is it filled with God’s priorities, or full of selfish requests? I know mine aren’t always humble prayers. I know I need to get off the self-centered, me focus bus, and truly focus on God’s will for my life. When I do, I realize life is not all about me. David was a king; his life and the decisions he made affected more than just him. His humility helped him. And it can help us too. Focus on God. Focus on His will in your prayers. It will help us to be less selfish, and more willing to listen to Him, and help others as well. David’s prayers are great examples of this type of mindset. He wasn’t perfect, but is one to help us see through our self-centeredness. God did call him a man after his own heart. Maybe that’s the secret ingredient to the Christian life, seeking God’s glory (His will) over our own.

Come quickly, Lord, and answer me,for my depression deepens.Don’t turn away from me,or I will die.8 Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning,for I am trusting You.Show me where to walk,for I give myself to You.9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord;I run to You to hide me.10 Teach me to do Your will,for You are my God.May Your gracious Spirit lead me forwardon a firm footing.11 For the glory of Your name, O Lord, preserve my life.Because of Your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. 12 In Your unfailing love, silence all my enemiesand destroy all my foes,for I am Your servant. Psalms 143:7-12