The Holy Scriptures contain many prayers. In fact, our Bible can in some ways be called a “Prayer Book.”

But as I was studying early this morning I again came across Psalm 109:26. It is one of those “short” little petitions.

“Help me, O LORD my God.”

That’s it!

Short indeed!

And I’d like to announce that God not only answered that prayer of from King David’s heart three thousand years ago … He is still answering it today!

“Help me, O LORD my God.”

Earlier in the Psalm we learn something of David’s plight … “I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.”

Is anyone reading here this morning “poor and needy?” Has one of you been “wounded?”

Then … try this approach … “Help me, O LORD my God.”

That verb “help” is spelled “azar” in Hebrew and means “to give succour.” In fact, it is translated exactly that way three times in the King James Version.

But nowadays we do not use that verb, “succour.” So exactly what am I asking God to do?

“Succour” has a Latin background and means “to run!”

You have asked the Creator/Redeemer God to “come running” to you in time of need!

And such a request is, apparently, pleasing to His Ears!

After all, He is the great God Who invites us … “Call unto me, and I will answer thee.” Jeremiah 33:3

I’ve written enough … let’s pray!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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