KOPH - I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy Judgment.
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever. ______Psalm 119: 145-152
God’s footsteps are so much easier to see before the world awakens and rushes across our path. His gentlest whisper comes with such clear resonance when there is no completion with the strident voice duties and dire emergencies. Nothing starts the day as well as prayer. Our Psalmist (verse 145 and 146) knows this and starts his prayer time before daybreak. Marks Gospel shows Jesus seeking the Father’s presence “A great while before day.” He fortified himself with prayer before meeting the onslaught of needs. Maybe you are wondering, how can I possibly carve out more minutes when my morning already starts earlier than it should? Just remember prayer has no posture except of the heart. Indeed if we are to follow the injunction of praying without ceasing, we will have to develop the habit of praying wherever we are. Tomorrow whether late at night or a great while before dawn, turn your heart to Him in prayer.©8/2010
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