BECAUSE YOU ARE
Today's reading: Psalm 143-145

So many prayer requests.

So many needs.

So many friends, family and unsaved strangers needing a touch from God.

And here I sit, incapable, inadequate, incompetent, illiterate as to the language of a Savior. Unable, undisciplined, unworthy.

And the burden to pray remains. The desire to help stays in my heart. The need to speak to my Father keeps me up at night.

And then I read...

"Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous." Psalm 143:1 NLT

That's it! The secret. The key required to unlock the power of prayer.

'...because You are...'

Not because I can pray.

Not because I deserve answers.

Not because at the end, I'll receive the glory.

'...because You are...'

Capable.

Willing.

Merciful.

Gracious.

Loving.

Omnipotent.

Wise.

'...because You are...'