Message Notes

(I) BEGINNING EACH DAY WITH GOD

“My voice you shall hear in the morning, O LORD” Psalm 5:3a

1. Planning the day

2. Planning to begin with seeking God in prayer every morning (Psalm 5:3)

3. Planning to look up to God in prayer each morning (Psalm 5:3)

(II) THE STRUCTURE OF OUR PRAYERS

1. Acknowledging God

a) As King

b) As God

2. Address of Godin prayer is affected directly

a) Words are affected

b) Meditation ( Psalm 5:1b )

3. Awareness of God affects our life

a) Seeking God’s mercy ( Psalm 5:7a )

b) Coming to God’s House with full awareness of His great mercy ( Psalm 5:7b )

c) Fearing God (deep reverence) ( Psalm 5:7c )

d) Pleading for God’s leading ( Psalm 5:8a )

(III) GREAT ASSURANCE THROUGH PRAYER

1. Rejoicing in the Lord (Psalm 5:11a)

2. Trusting in the Lord (Palm 5:11b)

3. Believing in God’s blessings (Psalm 5:12a)

4. Believing in God’s Shielding of our Life (Psalm 5:12b)