2206) There are all sorts of reminders that cross our paths which state the importance of good communication.  

This is true in a marriage, family, jobs and friendships.  

But some communication of both the speaker and the listener is in stating the obvious. Sometimes we just have to say, I’m angry; it’s not fair; or how could she?  

These statements are already obvious to the listener (and probably to the speaker, as well).  

If this is true, why state the obvious? In speaking, it gives a voice to what’s going on. It’s a way of stress relief.  

Psalm 25:16 demonstrates to us that God wants us to communicate with him about everything, even what we know he already knows.  

In this verse, David communicates to God that he needs God’s support. He asks God to be gracious to him and even goes on to say he is lonely and afflicted.  

God clearly knew all these things about David, and yet, David understood that in these words, he is reminding himself of what God does provide.  

God doesn’t mind honest and even redundant prayers.