Filled With Awe

This prayer was sung by the prophet Habakkuk:

I have heard all about you, LORD.

I am filled with awe by your amazing works.

In this time of our deep need,

help us again as you did in years gone by.

And in your anger,

remember your mercy.

Habakkuk 3:1-2

Habakkuk was a prophet of God in a time of “deep need”—a time when God’s people were suffering disgrace and evil seemed to be winning the day. But Habakkuk didn’t let the prominent events of his day discourage him. He reminded himself who God was and allowed himself to be filled with awe by God’s amazing works. He acknowledged that God’s anger toward his people was justified. He knew, however, that God could save his generation as well as any other, for the Lord was merciful. So he laced his pleas for mercy and salvation with expressions of awe and praise.

In your time of need, let your prayers begin and end with praise for the God who is worthy of all glory and honor.

• O God, I am filled with awe by your amazing works . . .