Habakkuk 3:1-2 "A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth. Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known..."
Habakkuk 3 is entitled a prayer of Habakkuk. It is a meditation with himself, an intercession for the church. Prophets were praying men; this prophet was so (He is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, Gen. 20:7); and sometimes they prayed for even those whom they prophesied against. Those that were intimately acquainted with the mind of God concerning future events knew better than others how to order their prayers, and what to pray for, and, in the foresight of troublesome times, could lay up a stock of prayers that might then receive a gracious answer, and so be serving the church by their prayers when their prophesying was over (excerpt from Matthew Henry Complete Commentary).
Today's prayer: "God, I have heard of your fame. I have seen it declared. Your glory invades the earth. Today I intercede for your church, your bride. I call upon the One who sits enthroned above the earth and ask you to renew your works in our day; and in our time make them known. Come quickly to our aid; defend us against our foes; bring hope to your people."
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