"FOR THOU ART GREAT, AND DOEST WONDROUS THINGS." David prayed with complete confidence and full assurance in the Lord. In Christ our Lord we have the same ground for confidence. Our God will answer prayer. Let us ask what is necessary in order to be assured that our God will answer us. We must really mean what we say when we pray. Have a definite objective. Pray in accordance with the will of God as revealed in His promises and precepts. Pray in submission to the will of God, then leave to Him the time when, and the means whereby, He will answer us. We must heartily desire what we pray for. Our motives must be pure so that God may be glorified, sin subdued, and Jesus exalted. We must pray with importunity and perseverance, offering all our prayers in the name of Jesus, expecting them to be accepted and honoured only for His sake. There must be no hidden sin for if we regard iniquity in our hearts, God will not hear us. Always pray in faith, believing that God is, and that He is the rewarder of them who diligently seek Him.

For Meditation:
Lord, on me Thy Spirit pour,
Turn the stony heart to flesh:
And begin this very hour,
To revive Thy work afresh:
Lord, revive me!
All my help must come from Thee.