Psalm 141:1–2 (ESV) —
1 O Lord, I call upon you; hasten to me!
Give ear to my voice when I call to you!
2 Let my prayer be counted as incense before you,
and the lifting up of my hands as the evening
sacrifice!
NOTE: I'm not sure
if this is the supporting verse or if there are others in the OT, but the idea
of incense symbolizing prayer is also found in Revelation. We tend to think of
incense as a pleasant aroma. There are a number of things that are a pleasant
aroma of God. While I don't have the verse at my fingertip, I believe how we
live our life is a pleasant aroma to God. And this verse tells us that our
prayers are a pleasant aroma to God. We tend to focus on what we get out of
prayer, that is answers to our requests. To God, prayer is an essential aspect
of our relationship, something God desires greatly. And, it is pleasant aroma.
It is pleasing to the Father. God desires for us to pray, to open up, to share
our struggles and disappointments and fears. He knows us. He wants us to be
completely honest -- it makes no sense to do otherwise. God is one person we
can reveal the worst of our character, since he won't be shocked as he already
know us completely. Father, thank you that I don't need to hide anything from
you. You love me despite knowing me completely already. I feel so unworthy of
that great love.
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