Applying Psalm 10: Cry to God

For the third section of Psalm 10, the "homework" focuses on petitioning the Lord:

Talk to God. But don't babble. Talk intelligently, based on an understanding of God's reign of power and grace that deals with evil and suffering. Many sufferers simply writhe in pain and confusion. Jesus prayed knowing exactly what he was saying, focused on obeying the will of the Father: "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will but as You will" (Matt. 26:39). He modeled the things he had taught his disciples to pray (Matt: 6:9-13). Don't grumble. Don't fall into the superstition of using fine-sounding religious phrases. Don't name and claim, thinking that your words pry goodies out of heaven. Don't think that piety can't ask for anything specific. Pray direct prayers pursuing God's will and glory.