“Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy” – Psalm 86:1

As days go by in our life here on earth so many times our focus gets fixed on something transient and passing. Daily cares of life, all the needs and desires of others in our lives, even our own ambitions, and goals sometimes cloud the vision for what really matters. Remember when you started to know the Lord, the day you bowed your knee and spoke with your Lord who redeemed you? Remember the awe in your heart for Him who died for you? How sitting at his feet for hours was easy? We all can drift from this intimate focus on the Lord, where our hearts desire was for Him to just hear us and answer. Where we had a poor and needy attitude of being poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3). If you have drifted from this goal, you can still put your main aim to know Jesus more intimately, He is waiting for you.

 

There is a wonderful contemporary song that captures some of the heart of being a friend with Jesus but still having great fear and awe in what He did for us, here are some of the lyrics:

 

Wonderful, merciful Saviour
Precious Redeemer and Friend
Who would’ve thought that a Lamb could
Rescue the souls of men
Oh, You rescue the souls of men

Here in our weakness You find us
Falling before Your throne
Oh, we’re falling before Your throne

 

Today, set your heart back to the place where you first found Him. Not in just Bible reading, or in ministry endeavours or other Christian things, but in that place where you sat at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39) for Him alone. One day we will bow at His feet in heaven in adoration. Let us also now be found at His feet in intimate worship and relationship.

 

Lord, I bow today before Your feet, I look to Your face and just long to hear words from Your mouth. Forgive me for being so distracted with other things. Precious Lord let me know You more intimately day after day until I see you soon. Amen.

I absolutely love devotionals. Reading spiritual passages start my day off right. So I was delighted when asked to be a stop on Zari Banks virtual book tour. The author herself is a living testimony. She endured trials and tribulations that included losing custody of her 9-year-old son. She stopped attending church and lost faith in God. But like the true Savior He is, Jesus led her to the book of Psalms.

If you're seeking encouragement, guidance or prayer assistance, then O Lord, Hear My Cry is a great complement to your Bible. The prayers are personal and real. The daily devotionals can be read in thirty (30) days. The setup on the eBook version is very easy to follow (with the exception of Psalm 86-90 repeated, Psalm 91-95 missing and Psalm 145 repeated). Each day begins with a Psalm verse, prayer, further reading recommendation and space to journal your own thoughts. I certainly filled those blank spots with my own prayers and feelings.

I suggest reading O Lord, Hear My Cry. It is great to read the daily devotional while on the go, during your morning commute or at bedtime. Have a pen (or note-taking app) ready!

Literary Marie of Precision Reviews