How is your attitude toward worshipping the Lord?
Perceive: In this psalm, David wants to promote praise and prayer for Jerusalem. It contains two main sections. In the first section, he describes his personal joy and blessing at being able to visit the house of God, be within its’ gates, share in the tribal fellowship, and experience a sense of justice (1-5). In the second section, he prays for Jerusalem's peace, prosperity, and protection (6-9). During David's reign, the tabernacle housed the ark of the covenant and served as the house of God until Solomon built the temple.
Practice: Most of us remember being young and forced to attend church. There are times when it may have been fun, and times when it was a chore. For David, it was a delight to spend time with music, praise, and prayer. He wanted to see God’s people worship in God’s house and he put his time, talents, and treasure to make sure all his subjects had an opportunity to experience the Lord God. When our hearts and attitudes are close to the Lord, our desire will be to worship Him.
Pray: Great and Mighty God, thank You for the many days You have made Your presence known in my life and ministry. I come before You this day. Please give me a great sense of Your presence and purpose for my life as I seek to worship You on a daily basis.
Practice: Most of us remember being young and forced to attend church. There are times when it may have been fun, and times when it was a chore. For David, it was a delight to spend time with music, praise, and prayer. He wanted to see God’s people worship in God’s house and he put his time, talents, and treasure to make sure all his subjects had an opportunity to experience the Lord God. When our hearts and attitudes are close to the Lord, our desire will be to worship Him.
Pray: Great and Mighty God, thank You for the many days You have made Your presence known in my life and ministry. I come before You this day. Please give me a great sense of Your presence and purpose for my life as I seek to worship You on a daily basis.
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