Psalm 55:1-2 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. Attend unto me, and hear me; I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise.
David speaks this Psalm during Absalom’s rebellion and Ahithophel’s betrayal. The words are also messianic as they describe Judas’ betrayal of Christ. He turns to God in a time of trouble when his enemies are against him. He prays, begs, mourns, and makes noise.The Lord hears him in the day of trouble and comes to his aid.
So also it is for us. When problems overwhelm and spiritual enemies attack, we may turn to the Lord in prayer. Since our enemies are always about us, the Word encourages us to “pray without ceasing.” Make your complaints known to God (even though He already knows), and pray about it in the assurance that He cares, listens, and answers.
Complaining is connected to the sin of unbelief, but the problems of life remind us to turn our complaints into prayers. God hears for Jesus’ sake and the burdens of life are lifted. Life goes better when we “Take it to the Lord in prayer.”