Psalm 102:17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
”God helps the helpless.” The Lord God hears and answers the prayers of the poor, weak, destitute and helpless. He does not need to pay attention to those who help themselves. If they are so self-righteous and prideful, then God says, “Try it yourself.” The Lord is there to help those who need Him. He loves the sinner who recognizes his own weakness and need. He died for them. He died for the self-confident also, but they don’t see the need for God.
We approach the Lord with repentance and humility, admitting our poor, miserable condition. We confess our sin, weakness and need spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally. God loves to hear our cry for help. Our response to death, sickness, pain, suffering and helplessness is to pray. God hears and helps.
Jesus did not help the proud Pharisee, but He healed, helped and justified the humble tax-collector. He paid attention to the poor, weak, blind and lame. And He regards our prayers when we come before Him in Jesus’ name, pleading the blood of Christ, and in dependent need of help and mercy.
It is not really hard to see our destitution and turn to the Helper. But pride blinds us to our needful situation and prevents us from seeking His help. So we pray in penitence, humility and faith. He regards our prayers.