Psalms 81 - 86

Bend Down Thy Ear, O Lord

Note: This post covers two days of reading.

Psalm 86 is a beautiful prayer of David.  The title note does not indicate the occasion for which David prayed, but a careful reading shows that David was in dire need of the Lord's attention.  Here are the things that David pleads for:

• Hear my prayer
• Answer me
• Protect me
• Save me
• Be merciful to me
• Give me happiness
• Listen closely to me
• Teach me
• Grant me a pure heart
• Look down on me
• Give your strength to me
• Save me
• Send me a sign
• Comfort me

This is quite a list!  David was not shy about asking much from the Lord.