Psalm 116:1-2
I love the Lord, because He hears
My voice and my supplications.
Because He has inclined His ear to me,
Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.

Robert Murray M’Cheyne (1813-1843) in his fourth pastoral letter provides his flock with a discussion about the sweet duty of believing prayer. He gives four responses by God when we pray in faith.

1.  God gives us the very thing His children ask at the very time they ask. Psalm 138:3
2. God often delays the answer to prayer for wise reasons. Matthew 15:21-28
3. God often answers prayer by terrible things. Psalm 65:5 KJV and Romans 7:24. As the Holy Spirit reveals our true sin nature, our faith is increased.
4. God sometimes answers prayer by giving something better than we ask. 2 Corinthians 12:7-9.

Heavenly Father, it is a sweet duty to come to you in prayer. It is your command, but it is also our blessing. Help me to incline my ear to you as you faithfully incline your ear to me. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God,