Day 12 ~One Whole Heart
“Seek the Lord and His strength, seek His face continually,” I Chronicles 16:11
When David became Israel’s king, he gave his heart and attention to bringing back the Ark of the Covenant (the presence of God). In the midst of rejoicing when the ark returned, David made this passionate plea, “Seek the Lord and His strength, seek His face continually”. David knew the principle of seeking the Lord with all his heart.
Often we give the Lord token time and attention, the kid of attention that would be an insult to someone we loved. David understood that to know God, we have to give Him time and attention from our heart, not just token duty or obedience. God wants intimacy with His people. He is overjoyed when His people seek His face with undistracted devotion! Many of our prayers are self-serving and self-centered. We must become so united with God in prayer that it truly is His heart and His purpose that we seek. This kind of prayer takes hold of the promises of God and pulls them into the present in fulfillment.
Prayer Points:
*Forgive me for thinking I can live wrong and pray right. Forgive me for thinking you will give me what I want no matter how I live.
*Help me set my face before You undistracted in devotion. Challenge my self-centered Christianity.
Often we give the Lord token time and attention, the kid of attention that would be an insult to someone we loved. David understood that to know God, we have to give Him time and attention from our heart, not just token duty or obedience. God wants intimacy with His people. He is overjoyed when His people seek His face with undistracted devotion! Many of our prayers are self-serving and self-centered. We must become so united with God in prayer that it truly is His heart and His purpose that we seek. This kind of prayer takes hold of the promises of God and pulls them into the present in fulfillment.
Prayer Points:
*Forgive me for thinking I can live wrong and pray right. Forgive me for thinking you will give me what I want no matter how I live.
*Help me set my face before You undistracted in devotion. Challenge my self-centered Christianity.
