Through the Psalms 2024 006: Set Apart for God (Through the Psalms) Psalm 5
Mar 2, 2024
A pastor unpacks Psalm 5 and what it means to live set apart for God. He explores urgent morning prayer, humility before God, and watchful expectancy after praying. The talk contrasts separation from sin with dependence on mercy and explains praying against wickedness while blessing God’s people.
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Prayer As A Life-Shaping Priority
- The Psalms model prayer as a comprehensive, life-shaping discipline rather than a checklist activity.
- Don Green shows David approaches God with humility, urgency, and expectant watching, making prayer the first priority of the day.
Prepare Your Heart Before Praying
- Prepare your heart with Scripture and reverence before you speak to God.
- Then pray with genuine urgency and engage your mind, not just recite a prayer model mechanically.
Pray Expectantly And Watch For God's Work
- Effective prayer both expects God to act and trains us to notice his work.
- David prays and then watches, aligning his life to see God's providence in response to prayer.