David’s Prayer:

GOD’S PROMISE TO DAVID: “YOUR THRONE WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOREVER”

DAVID OFFERS PRAISE TO GOD FOR WHO HE IS AND WHAT HE HAS DONE

We should praise God for specific aspects of His character and actions

This helps us grow in our love for the Lord

This is pleasing to God

DAVID AFFIRMS GOD’S PROMISES BY “REMINDING” THE LORD OF WORDS HE HAS SPOKEN

God promises to answer prayers that are “according to His will” (1 John 5:14-15; Luke 22:42)

This includes specific promises that God has made to us (1 John 1:9; Philippians 1:6)

God promises to answer prayers in order that “His name be glorified”

May our prayers be pleasing to the Lord and prayers He delights to answer