Prayers In The Night!
"When I remember You on my
bed, I meditate on You in the
night watches."
Psalm 63: 6
Those “night watches” can be fertile soil
for seeds of worry. In Psalm 63, we find
David in his “night watch” practice: This
he did during one of the most tumultuous,
heart-wrenching times of his life.
King David’s son Absalom wanted to unseat
his father from the throne. When word reached
David that Absalom’s army was approaching
Jerusalem, David gathered his loyal courtiers
and commanders, and their families, and they
left Jerusalem.
As he fled Jerusalem, David was cursed
by those loyal to Absalom. Crossing
the
Kidron Valley, they ascended the Mount
of Olives. From there they headed into
the Judean wilderness to seek refuge
and make plans.
King David then organized his troops
and engaged the army of Absalom,
and his son was killed.
Can you imagine the worry and heartache
David experienced during those days?
Use the quiet hours of night to commit
your concerns to God in prayer.
"Faith can place a candle
in the darkest night."
Margaret E. Sangster