How Do I Wait on God With Expectation? (Psalm 5) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

There is a difference between just waiting and waiting with expectation. Today in Psalm 5, we look at David's example of pouring out his heart to God in the morning, so we can have joy while we wait.

"In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch." (Psalm 5:3)

Questions this episode answers

What is Psalm 5 about?

Psalm 5 is a morning prayer where David asks God to hear him and lead him. He ends by rejoicing that God protects those who take refuge in Him.

Why pray in the morning?

Praying first thing sets our hearts on God before the day pulls us in other directions. David brought his prayer to God in the morning and then eagerly watched for His answer.

How can I have joy while I wait?

Bring your requests to God and expect Him to act in His timing. Joy grows when we trust His goodness instead of our own timeline.

Links

Morning prayer and quiet waiting are a big part of our contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui, where a small group of women slows down to listen to God.

Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org

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