God tells us in scripture that if we want Him to answer our prayers, we must expect an answer. The psalmist’s cries throughout the Bible are filled with expectation. He writes, “O LORD; In the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up.” The psalmist prayed with expectation to look and wait for God to answer. The scripture passage reminds us to pray with confident expectation. Morning prayers should not decline to a ritual, but a relational check in and check-up. It is arising from the sleep of night to say, “Good morning, Lord!” and expecting God to respond, “Good morning beloved child.” It is a morning conversation that begins the day with focus, direction, strength, and renewed hope, even when our mind and body says different. Many psalms begin with the psalmist crying out to God in desperation and despair. Yet, by the end, the psalmist is praising and thanking the Lord in advance for all that He will do. The psalmist expected God to hear his prayer and for God to act. In times when the psalmist faced discouragement and overwhelming opposition and pressure, he reminded himself of God’s love and faithfulness. Hear him say, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God” (Ps 42:11). My friend, when you pray, pray with expectation. God will hear and honor your prayer. Praying with expectancy brings “the peace of God” and the abundant joy that is in Jesus Christ that we otherwise would not know. “Pray without ceasing” (1Thes 5:17) and expect God to be there with you. He promises to His children, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isa 41:10). Dear friend, what have you been praying for? Believing for? Don’t give up. Keep praying! Keep believing and expecting God. He hears your prayers. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will answer and “supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19). Pray expecting a breakthrough. God hears your prayers. Father thank You for love and hearing me when I pray. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.