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Psalm 22:2
O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.

Psalm 55:17
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

Psalm 69:16
Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindnessis good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

at daybreak I lay my plea before You
The act of laying a plea before God suggests a deliberate and thoughtful approach to prayer, akin to presenting a case before a judge. This reflects the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, where petitions were often made to kings or judges. The psalmist's plea is not just a request but an act of worship and submission, acknowledging God's sovereignty and justice. This mirrors the practice of presenting offerings at the temple, a central aspect of Israelite worship.

and wait in expectation.
Waiting in expectation denotes faith and trust in God's response. This reflects a deep-seated belief in God's providence and timing, as seen in other scriptures likeIsaiah 40:31, which speaks of those who wait on the Lord renewing their strength. The expectation is not passive but active, involving hope and confidence in God's promises. This anticipatory waiting can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly exemplified trust in the Father, especially in His prayers and during His time of trial (Matthew 26:39).

David literally begins his day with God, showing that first moments belong to the Lord.

•Psalm 88:13 says, “But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You,” echoing the same habit.

• Jesus models it inMark 1:35, rising “very early in the morning… and praying,” proving the pattern holds for the faithful in every age.

• Each dawn reminds us ofLamentations 3:23—“new every morning,” so meeting God early acknowledges those fresh mercies.

By calling on the covenant name, David rests in God’s unchanging character.

•Exodus 34:6 reveals that “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God” meets sinners with mercy.

•Psalm 3:3 celebrates, “But You, O LORD, are a shield about me,” underscoring personal protection tied to that name.

Approaching the covenant-keeping LORD assures us our prayers land on faithful ears.

This is confidence, not wishful thinking.

•Psalm 116:1-2 affirms, “He has heard my voice… because He has inclined His ear to me.”

•1 John 5:14 repeats the promise: if we pray according to His will, “He hears us.”

God literally hears; therefore, our words are never wasted sounds in the air.

“Lay” pictures carefully arranging a sacrifice on the altar—orderly, deliberate, wholehearted.

•Psalm 141:2 asks, “May my prayer be set before You like incense,” linking prayer and worship.

•Philippians 4:6 urges believers to “present your requests to God,” reflecting the same orderly offering of needs.

Morning prayer becomes a daily sacrifice, acknowledging dependence before activity begins.

David doesn’t rush off; he lingers with faith-filled anticipation.

•Psalm 130:5-6 captures the spirit: “I wait for the LORD… my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning.”

•Micah 7:7 holds the same posture: “I will watch in hope for the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation.”

Waiting is active trust—eyes open, heart ready, convinced God will move.

Psalm 5:3 portrays a daily rhythm: rise early, address the covenant Lord, speak confidently because He hears, lay out every request like a well-ordered offering, then stay alert for His answer. Living this pattern cultivates dependence, worship, and hopeful expectation that the faithful God who hears will surely act.

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Look up.--The Hebrew is from the root which forms "Mizpeh," or "watch-tower." The psalmist looks up for the answer to his prayer as the seer on his tower (Habakkuk 2:1) looked up for his inspiration. The usual attitude of prayer in the East was then, as now, either standing or prostrate, the hands lifted up or spread out (Exodus 9:33;Psalm 28:2;Psalm 134:2;Psalm 141:2). To raise the eyes was not so usual. Virgil, describing the capture of Cassandra by the Greeks, makes her look up, but only because her hands were bound. . . .