Thesis: Christians need to consider God's nature and character before bringing requests to Him.
I THE EXPECTANT PRAYER (v. 1-3) A. Prayers go directly to God * We don't need any earthly, materialistic, humanistic mediator * Christ, God in flesh, is our only mediator before God the Father B. God is personal * God is not a detached Force - He is "My" God * You can indeed have a personal relationship with God C. Eagerly Watch * Prayer to God isn't a ritual - it is confidence in answer to a real conversation with God of Universe.
II PRAYER THAT LINES UP WITH GOD'S NATURE (v. 4-10) A. God doesn't delight in wickedness * God, due to His perfect moral nature, must punish wickedness * God loves all that is good, which evil opposes B. God judges sin * David calls for God's judgment on wrong-doing - not for punitive
reasons, but because of God's perfect and good character C. God's steadfast love for his people * Covenantal devotion God has for His people by grace
III REJOICING IN GOD'S FAVOR (v. 11-12) * Reverance isn't always quiet, somber reflection, but joyous expression: ex: Psalm 47 - "Clap your hands and shout for joy" * God hears and reacts to righteous prayer = cause for trust and joy
CONCLUSION * Seek to know God and then pray personally, expectantly and trustingly according to His perfect ighteousness.
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