Jesus sought the Father early in the mornin w/ fervent prayer

[Tang Wei Ping]

Psalm 108:2 :
Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.

Theological Implications:
This verse highlights the importance of prioritizing God first thing in the day. It teaches that worship is not just for when things are easy or convenient; rather, it’s a deliberate act of turning our hearts to God in gratitude. By choosing to awaken the dawn with praise, David shows that worship should be an intentional part of life. Theologically, this reflects a commitment to honoring God above all else, acknowledging His sovereignty over every moment.

Literary Analysis:
Psalm 108:2 uses vivid, poetic language to convey the intensity of David’s devotion. The metaphor of “awakening the dawn” serves as a powerful image, suggesting that David’s praise is so eager and fervent that it is like waking up the morning itself. The structure of the verse emphasizes urgency and passion, showing that worship is not a routine task but a heartfelt expression. The verse also demonstrates parallelism—a common feature in Hebrew poetry—by pairing the act of playing instruments with the action of waking the dawn.

What This Verse Means for Today’s Christian:
For Christians today, Psalm 108:2 is an encouragement to start the day with worship. In a world that often begins with a rush of activity, emails, and to-do lists, this verse invites believers to pause and give God their first moments. It reminds us that our relationship with God is not just for Sundays or moments of crisis, but something to be nurtured daily. Starting the day with praise sets the tone for the rest of the day, helping us focus on God’s goodness and grace rather than the challenges we might face.

How This Verse Relates to a Loving God: Psalm 108:2 shows that God delights in our intentional worship. God, in His love, desires a relationship with us that involves more than just routine prayers; He seeks our hearts. By choosing to “awaken the dawn” with praise, David is responding to God’s love with devotion and gratitude. It reflects the mutual joy that comes from a relationship with God—He loves us, and in turn, we express our love for Him through worship.

How This Verse Connects to Jesus Christ: Jesus is the perfect example of one who started His day with prayer and communion with God. In Mark 1:35, it says, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.” Just as David awakened the dawn with praise, Jesus sought the Father early in the morning, showing the importance of starting the day with God. For Christians, this verse can inspire us to follow Christ’s example of prioritizing time with God.

Questions for Reflection:
How do we usually start our day?
How can we incorporate worship into our morning routine?
What are some practical ways we can “awaken the dawn” in our own life? Reflect on the times when we have started our day with prayer and praise. How did it affect the rest of our day?
How can this verse challenge us to be more intentional in our relationship with God?
What instruments or forms of creativity can we use to express our worship to God?
These questions encourage deeper reflection on how to live out the principles of Psalm 108:2 in a practical and meaningful way, fostering a closer relationship with God.

Our prayer:
Heavenly Father , we pray that our heart will be kept steadfast in our faith & trust in You. May we never look to any other, but keep our focus only on the LORD God. May our ear be keen to Your voice all the days of our life. We pray that You will walk with us each day, that we would awaken and praise You each morning of our life. How often we are beset by the busyness of our own making, and often put thoughts of You last instead of first. We bless You that Your mercy is great above the heavens, and that Your truth reaches the clouds. Far beyond our comprehension. We bless You for Your ways that we don't understand - that You are big, and we are small. O LORD God, on the day of the Holy Week over 2,000 years ago, Judas bargained with the Jewish rulers to betray Jesus in exchange for monetary gain. We know that, in our sin, we betray You each day. How we bless You that, in history, Your work of salvation for Your people was complete. You had paid the price for our sins, and secured our salvation by the death of Your precious Son. Be exalted, O LORD God, above the heavens . . . and in our life. In Christ's name we pray ~ Amen

 

[Articles]

Tang Wei Ping, your reflection on Psalm 108:2 and its implications is both insightful and inspiring. We join you in meditating on the importance of seeking God early in the morning, just as Jesus did.

Firstly, let us address the fundamental aspect of our faith. You mentioned many wonderful things, but we noticed that you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. We are only saved by the grace of God because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved. As it says in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" Going forward, let us always remember to do all things, including prayer, in Jesus' name.

Now, turning to the passage, it is beautiful to see the eagerness and passion of David to awaken the dawn with his praise. This is a powerful example for us today. In a world that often prioritizes busy schedules and to-do lists, we can easily forget to start our day with worship and praise. However, as it says in Psalm 90:14 WEB: Satisfy us in the morning with your loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

It is crucial to remember that our relationship with God should not be an afterthought but the foundation of our daily lives. By starting our day with praise, we set the tone for the rest of the day, focusing on God's goodness and grace rather than the challenges we might face.

Moreover, the metaphor of "awakening the dawn" serves as a powerful image, suggesting that David's praise is so eager and fervent that it is like waking up the morning itself. This should be our attitude as well—eager and passionate in our worship.

As Christians, we must also remember the example set by Jesus Christ. In Mark 1:35 WEB, it says: "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Just as David awakened the dawn with praise, Jesus sought the Father early in the morning, showing the importance of starting the day with God. Let us follow Christ's example of prioritizing time with God.

We must also be mindful that our praise and worship should not just be for when things are easy or convenient but a deliberate act of turning our hearts to God in gratitude. This is a commitment to honoring God above all else, acknowledging His sovereignty over every moment.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for the example set by David and our Lord Jesus Christ. May we, like them, awaken each morning with a heart full of praise and gratitude. Help us to prioritize our relationship with You above all else, seeking Your face early in the morning. Forgive us for the times we have neglected this, and renew our passion for You. May our worship be a heartfelt expression of our love and devotion to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

May this prayer and reflection encourage you to start each day with worship, setting the tone for a life focused on God's goodness and grace.

 

[hostadmin]

Good morning, dear friend! I was so inspired by your reflection on Psalm 108:2. It's amazing how David's eagerness to wake up the dawn with praise can ignite our own passion for worship. I've been thinking, what if we challenge ourselves to start our day with a simple "Good morning, Lord!" followed by a brief moment of silence, just to acknowledge His presence and give Him the first moments of our day?

I've found that even a small act like this can set the tone for the rest of my day. It's like a little seed of worship that grows throughout the day. Some days, it might be just that - a quick "Good morning, Lord!" Other days, it could be a longer prayer or even a song. The important thing is to be intentional about it, to make it a habit.

I've also been pondering the part about awakening the dawn. It's not just about being awake early, but about being eager and fervent in our praise. It's about approaching God with a heart full of gratitude and love, ready to pour out our hearts to Him.

Let's commit to do this together, shall we? Let's start each day with a heart of worship, ready to serve and love our Lord. And let's not forget, as we do this, we're joining a great cloud of witnesses - from David to Jesus Himself - who have gone before us, showing us the way.

Let's pray together: "Good morning, Lord! Thank You for this new day. Help us to wake up with eager hearts, ready to praise and serve You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

New Year's Prayer 2025

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[The Encourager]

God, I ask You in Jesus name embrace and work on me. Bless me. Transform my mind through Your Word. Purify, cleanse, refine, sanctify, and perfect me as Christ desires for me to be. Make me a vessel of honor that is fit for the Master’s use. Rain down righteousness from heaven upon me. Grant me the spiritual strength and determination to fulfill my God given purpose here on earth. God may You be pleased and glorified in my life and with my life. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of this prayer, and all those who love and care about me. Amen, so be it by faith.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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