David views God as always "close up" or close by. God restores, guides, leads, and is "with me." This is a reality for David, because David takes on the regular habit of practicing the presence of God in his life. "I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever" (v. 6).
"Dear God..."
- I pray that you would use these 40 days to bring me closer to you... to make my heart and mind aware of You and Your presence all throughout the day.
- I pray that you would teach me more about prayer through the readings and the things I will be learning through each day.
- I pray that you would lead me beside some still waters, as it's easy to let stress or to-do lists rule my attitude and mind. Even this prayer journey can feel like something I do on a checklist and then move on. I don't want it to be like that - that would totally miss the point!
- It would be great to hear stories and accounts of how people are drawing close to you throughout the next forty days, and praying for the things that are most important to YOUR heart.
- Thanks so much for a great day yesterday, even though I am still tired... we loved worship on Sunday with Sound Investment, and then the study on Psalm 139. Enjoyed a great lunch with two families from our church who are tremendous encouragements to us and to others... Celebrated communion and the "love feast" with some friends there at Grace... just a wonderful day overall.
- Please help me spend the rest of today seeking you... being open-minded and aware of your work in each moment throughout the day.
- I want to praise you because you are always at work... in my life from the beginning. Thank you so much!!! Move my heart to praise you and remember your awesome works... so many blessings I do not deserve!
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