How to talk to God

David's psalms are noteworthy for the extent to which he pours out his emotions before God. He's not concerned with  delivering smooth words or maintaining a cool demeanor. In fact, he often sounds desperate, almost child-like, for God's mercy and comfort.

In the same way that a child needs his parents, Jesus likewise stresses that we all must seek God with child-like dependence (Mark 10:15, KJV),

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

With this in mind, when we pray today, let us base our prayers on David's words in Psalm 38:9 (KJV),

Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.