Psalm 40:1 · KJV

"I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

²He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

³And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

How do you practice patience in your spiritual journey?

What does waiting on the Lord mean for you personally?

When have you experienced God's timely response to your prayers?

Life Application

faith

Develop a habit of prayer and waiting for God's direction in your life.

patience

Practice patience in daily situations, trusting that God is at work.

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