BOOK OF PSALMS
PART FIVE: Psalms 57-70
READ: PSALM 62
DEVOTIONAL
PSALM 62
There can be many prayer traps. We can utter shallow prayers and carry a religious veneer. Prayer can become rote and an empty ritual. Prayer can be a performance in our minds.
Prayer can be difficult as we feel stuck and unsure what to say.
Prayer can touch on our insecurities as we try to impress people who join us. Some people even feel shame because they don’t think they are good at praying. None of these is healthy. God has something much better for us. Prayer is relational with freedom to pour out our hearts. Prayer leads to less anxiety, a deeper trust, and more peace from God.
In prayer, we commune through listening to Jesus.
We receive the overflowing and infinite hope of God. Prayer becomes a highlight of our day and a place where battles are won. God is generous with grace and strength as He helps us in our time of need.
Just Choose Hope
HOPE POINT
Go deeper in prayer until you fully trust God and have His security.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. How is God like a rock, and why do we need security? (Psalm 62:1-2)
2. When do you face opposition? (Psalm 62:3-4)
3. How do you pour out your heart to God in prayer? (Psalm 62:5-8)
4. How do you guard and set your heart on the right things? (Psalm 62:9-10)
5. What are you learning about God? (Psalm 62:11-12)
6. Who can you share this Scripture with during the upcoming week?
PRAYER
Holy God, thank You for inviting us to Your throne of grace. We worship You with reverence and awe. We are secure in Your love and promises. We pour our hearts out to You because we want to know You and be close to You. We want to process life with You and receive Your wisdom and peace. Without Your help, we fail. With Your presence, we are victorious. Unless You build the house, we labor in vain. Thank You for being our Rock and Redeemer, Jesus. We pray in Your mighty name, amen.
