A Prayer for Mercy: Habakkuk 3: 1-2

Habakkuk goes from complaining to praying, shifting his tone and posture. After God tells him that the Babylonians will destroy Judah but ultimately face the same fate they caused others, Habakkuk doesn’t get the answer he wanted but still accepts it. He trusts God’s plan, and his decision to pray shows his humility and dependence on God. He is aligning his own thoughts with God's will. He then pleads with God to show His mercy even within His wrath.