Psalm 143:1-7 – REASONS FOR PRAYER
The best reason for praying is because God says to. (Matthew 7:7-11, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17,) However, David gives us several more reasons why we should be men and women of prayer.
1. GOD IS FAITHFUL – Vs. 1
2. GOD IS RIGHTEOUS – Vs. 1
3. GOD IS HOLY – Vs. 2
Compared to God, no man is justified, or righteous in His sight.
God’s holiness is perfect.
4. THE ENEMY IS GREAT – Vs. 3
5. I AM OVERWHELMED – Vs. 4
6. I REMEMBER GOD’S POWER (from past victories) – Vs. 5
Remembering what God has done for us in the past will give us assurance that He can and will work in our behalf now, and in the future.
7. I AM THIRSTY – Vs. 6