Psalm 19: 1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”
Dear God,
I know You are the Almighty God and that You never change! When I feel not so close to You, I have learnt, it is not because You have moved away or become uncaring, it is because of my own transgressions or life practices, which can make my mind dull and uncomprehending and/ or less attentive, and lack of focused heart searching time spent with You. Absolutely I know that You will be my strength and desire, so that I will be more disciplined, and so come each morning better rested, and able to have clear communication with You, during which I am given direction and a knowledge of being loved. It is my greatest desire to worship and praise fully, with my whole heart and mind. I know because I am welcome to draw closer every day and from Your endless store find love and the strength to understand and overcome all of my separating practices and issues; that have sometimes robbed me of Your full blessing and vibrant joy.
David’s words in His psalm, I take as mine again today, in Psalm 17:5 – 7 (Clear Word Translation) “Help me to follow where You lead so I will not slip and fall. So now I call on You, Lord, because I know You will answer me. Please listen to me and hear my prayer. Show me Your wonderful love more tangibly. I know what You can do for those who take refuge in You. Thank You, for the assurance of Your help and revelation of Your love. Protect me Lord, as You protect Your own eyes. Hide me under the shadow of Your wings as a mother hen hides her little chicks.”
Today, as I search my heart, I know that I love You, even though I seem to put myself and my own interests and doings ahead of You; even though these are not wrong in themselves. It is my desire, to live the words of Psalm 18:1, 2 “I will love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Today I again thank You for the privilege of being Your beloved child, with the privilege of being filled by Your Spirit for my every spiritual need now and in the future, rejoicing in salvation through Jesus Christ.
Amen