Psalm
143:7
Hear
me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be
like unto them that go down into the pit.
The
road was slick with ice and snow. Cars were traveling along too fast for the
conditions. Molly gripped the wheel and gritted her teeth. Suddenly, a car
veered in front of her and went into a skid. Wide-eyed, Molly gasped, "Oh,
Lord, help!"
The
car passed by her with mere inches to spare, righted itself, and Molly was able
to come to a stop, frightened, but unharmed. Once more Molly breathed out a
short prayer, saying merely, "Thanks."
In
our times of greatest need, lengthy prayers just won't come. Out sentiments and
needs are already in God's heart, so all we need do is express them as our
situation demands. The prayers of "help" and "thanks" are
both acceptable in the sight of the Lord. Those two words say more than many
wordy and pious prayers offered up in quieter times. How we pray is not so
important as remembering to pray. The Lord hears them all.
Prayer:
There are times when I need Your answer right away, Lord. In times of distress,
please be near at hand. Hear my short prayers, and heed them quickly. Amen.
