In the Bible David is called a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22). What does it mean that David had a heart for God?
David longed to draw closer to the Lord. He devoted his whole heart to God. His Psalms are filled with this holy longing of his soul for more of God.
We know that sometimes David strayed from his devotion to the Lord. He had an affair with Bathsheba and then arranged for her husband Uriah to be killed in battle! He neglected his children. He had issues with pride and anger, particularly in his reign as king. But the difficulties that David had living out his whole-hearted dedication to the Lord make him all the more appealing of a role model – we can relate to him!
I urge you to join me and “take heart” from David (Psalm 27:14, 31:24). Let the heat of his devotion for the Lord warm your heart. Let David’s Psalm 27 prayer kindle in your heart the fires of devotion to God.
My prayer “One Thing” is inspired by Psalm 27. Use it to focus your heart on Christ and his cross as your One Thing to live for…
O n e T h i n g
(A Psalm 27 Prayer)
One thing I ask
One thing I seek
Just one thing
To dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life
To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple
To be kept safe in Christ, hidden in him in the day of trouble
My heart says, “Seek Christ’s face!” Your face, Lord, is all I seek
My heart cries out, “Lord, please don’t hide your face from me!”
My heart longs for Jesus Christ alone, no matter what happens
One thing… Jesus
When darkness descends
One Light… Jesus
When enemies attack
One Savior… Jesus
When I am left alone
One Friend… Jesus
One thing… Jesus
I take heart
One thing… Jesus
I y e a r n
One thing… Jesus
I w a i t
One thing… Jesus
You can pray my “Hungry Heart Scriptures” to develop your heart for God. Or read my Soul Shepherding devotional, “One Thing for the New Year.”
