Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 119:145-152

"I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes. I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies. I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words. Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word. Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances. They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law. Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth. Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. RESH." — Psalms 119:145-152 (ASV)

Supplications with the whole heart are presented only by those who desire God's salvation and who love His commandments. Where should the child go but to his father? Save me from my sins, my corruptions, my temptations, all the hindrances in my way, that I may keep Your testimonies. Christians who enjoy health should not allow the early hours of the morning to glide away unimproved.

Hope in God's word encourages us to continue in prayer. It is better to take time from sleep than not to find time for prayer. We have access to God at all hours; and if our first thoughts in the morning are of God, they will help to keep us in His fear all the day long. Make me lively and cheerful.

God knows what we need and what is good for us, and will revive us. If we are engaged in God's service, we need not fear those who try to set themselves as far as they can out of the reach of the convictions and commands of His law. When trouble is near, God is near.

He is never far to find. All His commandments are truth. And God's promises will be performed. All who have ever trusted in God have found Him faithful.