READ: Psalm 5
Please consider! That is an interesting phrase. When someone is trying to get your business they will say, “Please consider us.” When someone offers a different opinion than yours, they will ask, “Please consider what I am telling you.” I suppose we mean by those words, “Don’t take this lightly. Think deeply about it. Make a careful, deliberate decision.”
King David is once again surrounded by difficulties, and they are becoming a heavy load to bear. He prays, “Lord, please consider what I am saying. Please hear my prayers. Pay attention to my pain.” Most of us have been there. Generally, when we pray, we are seeking immediate relief. “Lord, don’t take this lightly. Please consider this; think deeply about it. Do something now, Lord.” And God does hear us when we say, “Please consider.” And sometimes if you listen carefully, you can hear the Lord respond with, “Please consider… consider my love for you, my mercy, and my grace. Think deeply about the fact that you are not alone. I am with you. You don’t need to panic. I am here for you. Please consider.”
Prayer Focus: As you pray for God to consider your request, listen for God who asks you to consider Him and His love for you.
Please consider! That is an interesting phrase. When someone is trying to get your business they will say, “Please consider us.” When someone offers a different opinion than yours, they will ask, “Please consider what I am telling you.” I suppose we mean by those words, “Don’t take this lightly. Think deeply about it. Make a careful, deliberate decision.”
King David is once again surrounded by difficulties, and they are becoming a heavy load to bear. He prays, “Lord, please consider what I am saying. Please hear my prayers. Pay attention to my pain.” Most of us have been there. Generally, when we pray, we are seeking immediate relief. “Lord, don’t take this lightly. Please consider this; think deeply about it. Do something now, Lord.” And God does hear us when we say, “Please consider.” And sometimes if you listen carefully, you can hear the Lord respond with, “Please consider… consider my love for you, my mercy, and my grace. Think deeply about the fact that you are not alone. I am with you. You don’t need to panic. I am here for you. Please consider.”
Prayer Focus: As you pray for God to consider your request, listen for God who asks you to consider Him and His love for you.
– Dr. Tim Thompson