David requests God because he knows the Lord will answer him. He seeks God’s ear so that He can hear his prayer. Confidence in God is a part of prayer. Do I believe God will hear my prayer? Even though God may not grant my request will I have faith in him?
David asks the Lord God to “show the wonder of his great love.” In generations before David, the Lord heard the prayers of his people who were slaves in Egypt. In His love, He rescued them and made a covenant of love with them. From Egypt to Mount Sinai, the mountain of the covenant, the Lord God performed wonders, including parting the Red Sea. He saved them with his right hand. The Israelites took refuge in him from their foes, the Egyptian army.
Now, in confidence, David asks the Lord to keep him as the apple of his eye and hide him in the shadow of His wings from the wicked who assail and desire to kill. David is being pursued by King Saul and his army.
Remembering the Lord’s work in the past helps. I have not, but should have kept a detailed journal of the Lord’s deliverance and answer to prayer. This would have helped me have confidence in God when I pray.
