Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice. In the morning I will set my prayer before You and will wait.
Morning is a special time for David to turn to God. At the beginning of the day he lays his thoughts, fears, and plans before the Lord. The phrase “I will set my prayer before You” can recall an offering presented in an orderly way. David does not voice his requests carelessly, but presents them to God deliberately. Then he “waits.” True prayer is not only speaking, but also expecting God’s answer in faith. Waiting does not mean forcing the Lord toward the solution we prefer. It means trusting that He has heard and will act in His wisdom. Morning prayer is also a habit of entrusting the whole day to God’s rule. Before the noise of the world enters our heart, we can direct our mind to the Lord. This verse urges the believer to make prayer not a random reaction only in a moment of crisis, but a regular course of life, full of waiting.