My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psalm 62:5-8
Andrew Murray often wrote and preached on the subject of prayer. After one service, he was approached by a lady who told him she was struggling to feel like she could pray at all. Murray responded, “Why then, do you not try this? As you go to your inner chamber, however cold and dark your heart may be, do not try in your own might to force yourself into the right attitude. Bow before Him, and tell Him that He sees in what a sad state you are, and that your only hope is in Him. Trust Him, with a childlike trust, to have mercy upon you, and wait upon Him. In such a trust you are in a right relationship to Him. You have nothing—He has everything.”
The reality is that God already knows what is in our hearts long before we speak words out loud. He even knows the thoughts we are reluctant, ashamed, or afraid to speak. And knowing all about us, He still invites us to come to Him, not in a cowering fear but with bold confidence. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). This confidence is not based on our worth or merit, but on our standing in His family through Jesus Christ and the salvation He provides those who trust Him. Our confidence is grounded on His inexhaustible mercy and unfailing faithfulness. He is more than willing to hear us as we express our fear, grief, sorrow, anger or any other emotion, and there is no one better to whom we can come for help.
