Have you ever thought that there’s something sacred about the early morning—before the noise, before the demands of the day? It’s in those quiet moments that our souls can turn to God with raw honesty, fresh longing, and renewed dependence. David begins this psalm like a man exhaling a night’s worth of burdens, lifting his voice to the One he knows is not just listening, but welcoming every word.
“Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.” (Psalm 5:1–3, BSB)
David doesn’t rush into his day; he begins with prayer. And not a polished, ceremonial kind—but one filled with groaning, sighs, and pleading. His cry is personal: “my King and my God.” This is the language of relationship, of reverent intimacy. David isn’t approaching a distant deity—he’s coming before the God who reigns over all, and yet cares deeply for one man’s voice.
What stands out is not just the intensity of David’s prayer, but the posture of his heart afterward. “I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.” There’s no trace of empty ritual here. David expects God to respond. He starts his day not with anxious striving, but with surrendered trust—bringing his heart to the Lord and then watching, waiting for God to move.
This kind of prayer life is possible for every believer in Christ. Through Jesus, we have access to the throne of grace each morning—not as strangers, but as beloved sons and daughters. We can lay down our fears, needs, and desires before Him, knowing that His mercy greets us with the dawn.
Application
Start your day with honest, expectant prayer. Bring your words, your sighs, your full self to God. Then watch—through the stillness or the storm—for how He shows Himself faithful.
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Prayer
Lord, thank You for hearing me in the morning. Before I do anything else, help me bring my heart to You. Receive my words and even the groanings I can’t express. Let me live this day in expectation—not of ease, but of Your faithful presence. Amen.
Moe Bergeron 
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