Psalm 116:1-2 
I love the Lord, because He has heard
My voice and my supplications. 
Because He has inclined His ear to me,
Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. 

Application: 

In Psalm 116:1–4 The psalmist expresses his love for God because he listened to and responded to his prayer (116:1–2). This increases his commitment to call on the Lord for the rest of his life (116:2). His circumstances weren’t inconsequential. The psalmist faces dire, life-threatening trouble and sorrow (116:3). In that context, he appeals to God to save his life (116:4). Prayer is an acknowledgment of our desperate need for God. It is a request for heaven to intervene in history.*

This verse encapsulates the joy that comes from knowing that God listens to us, emphasizing the importance of prayer in our relationship with Him. The psalmist acknowledges that God has inclined His ear to hear our cries for help. This imagery illustrates not only God’s willingness to listen but also His active engagement in our lives. When we feel overwhelmed or burdened, remembering that our pleas do not go unheard can bring immense comfort. The assurance that the Lord is attentive to us encourages continual communication, thereby deepening our spiritual connection.

Finally, the psalm concludes with a powerful commitment: “therefore I will call upon him as long as I live.” This pledge demonstrates the psalmist’s recognition of God’s faithfulness. It encourages us to maintain our prayers throughout our lives, reinforcing a pattern of reliance and trust in God’s goodness. By embracing the message of Psalm 116:1-2, we can find peace in knowing that we are not alone, and that every utterance in prayer strengthens our bond with the divine.

*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 565.

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