Do you sing at the end of your prayers?
Perceive: In the second half of this psalm, David declares his confidence in God (8-10), lifts up his heartfelt request (11-15), and finishes with a song in his heart (16-17). In the early part of his life, his father-in-law hunts to end his life. In the later part of his life, his son desires the same outcome. In both cases, the intense jealousy of these men leads them to want David’s death. However, David watched and waited for the Lord his stronghold (9). He put his situation in the hands of God and then sings a song of praise (17).
Practice: David was a warrior, a writer, and a musician. In his psalms, he routinely notes all three roles as well as his deep emotional state. These roles are some of the reasons he is a man after God’s own heart. Almost every time someone threatens his life; he seeks the face of his God. How would you feel if the people you love, the people who were your closest relatives, were trying to take your life? No matter what you are facing as a struggle today, take some time to pray and lift your voice in a song and start emulating one of the attributes of being a man after God’s heart.
Pray: O Lord, forgive me for not leaning on You during my struggle with ___________. I will sing of your mercies today and every day of my life.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: David was a warrior, a writer, and a musician. In his psalms, he routinely notes all three roles as well as his deep emotional state. These roles are some of the reasons he is a man after God’s own heart. Almost every time someone threatens his life; he seeks the face of his God. How would you feel if the people you love, the people who were your closest relatives, were trying to take your life? No matter what you are facing as a struggle today, take some time to pray and lift your voice in a song and start emulating one of the attributes of being a man after God’s heart.
Pray: O Lord, forgive me for not leaning on You during my struggle with ___________. I will sing of your mercies today and every day of my life.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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