For a long time when reading Scripture I would be so drawn to the prayers of men like Abraham, Moses, Elijah, or Joshua. Abraham pleading for Sodom. Moses on the mountain crying out for Israel. Joshua commanding the sun to stand still during battle. Elijah calling down fire on Mount Carmel. The prayers carry such weight and the responses from God would show us how He was moved by the cry that came to Him.
However, I am becoming more and more drawn to the prayers in the book of Psalms. They are so real! They are filled with such a diversity of songs, prayers, and petitions to the Lord. In one psalm, David is seen rejoicing before his Lord and King. In another psalm, he is stressed and angry and pouring his heart out to Him. In one Psalm, he is interceding for Israel. In another he is telling God how much he hates his enemies. What honesty there is in the Psalms!
While we aren’t meant to copy the exact prayers of the Psalms, I believe the Holy Spirit inspired these to show us the reality of the human heart and the delight that God has when we talk to Him about EVERYTHING. Not just revival. Not just ministry. But being completely honest with Him about how annoyed we are with someone. While our annoyance may be carnal and wrong, atleast talking to Him about it is better than denying it.
Praise God for the Psalms…