Put the Right Finish On It

It's been a difficult time where I work. There are many frustrations for large groups of people, and fears, uncertainties -- the emotions are flowing!

It is right and appropriate to pour out these emotions -- fear, anger, frustration, despair -- in our prayers before the Lord. He is our loving father, eager to listen.

All too often, however, we leave our prayers at that point, and don't end them properly. The biblical pattern is in the Psalms, in Job, and other places. End these prayers with submission to His authority and will, and with praise for Him. Put the right finish on your prayers, men!