David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,
“Praise be to you, Lord,
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.15 We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 16 Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you.17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you. 18 Lord, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you.” (1Chronicles 29:10–1)
David praises God in front of the whole assembly for providing for the temple through His own provision for His people. David humbly and honorably gives praise to God in recognition of the fact that all that was given to the temple, from the beginning, was never to be held by man. He recognizes that all things both begin and end with God.
Give yourself permission to ask God for the wants and longings in the depths of your soul. They are not hidden from Him. We experience more freedom when we give ourselves permission to want and then allow God Himself to place His own desires in our hearts. Can you surrender all He’s given to you back over to Him—for it has always been His? Your relationships, your children and parents, your job, your health, and your wealth can be surrendered to the hands of our trustworthy God. Rest in knowing that God has asked you to steward His gifts and blessings while not controlling or manipulating them for selfish gain. Pray for wisdom to steward well His Spirit in you, His love through you, and His grace for you. Ask Him for the courage to not cling to earthly treasures, but to lose them for heavenly gain.
Prayer Focus: Worship Leadership Team
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