14 “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to give so willingly in this way? For all things come from you, so that we have given you what is already yours. 15 For in your presence we are temporary residents, just passing through, as all our ancestors were — our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 16 Adonai our God, all these supplies that we have prepared in order to build you a house for your holy name come from your own hand, all of it is already yours. 17 I know also, my God, that you test the heart and take pleasure in integrity. As for myself, I have given all these things willingly, in the integrity of my heart; and now, with joy, I have seen your people who are present here give willingly to you. 18 Adonai, God of Avraham, Yitz’chak and Isra’el our ancestors, guard forever the inclinations of the thoughts in the hearts of your people; direct their hearts to you; 19 and give to Shlomo my son wholeheartedness to obey your mitzvot, instructions and rules, to do all these things, and to build the palace for which I have made provision.”
20 Then David said to all the community, “Now bless Adonai your God.” All the community blessed Adonai, the God of their ancestors, bowing their heads and prostrating themselves before Adonai and before the king.
"More Than Motions" by Author: Stephen MayesMatthew West, in his song “The Motions,” cautions against faith that settles for less than the real power and presence of God in our lives. Tired of a surface level Christian faith, West expresses a desire for something deeper—he wants to be transformed through his connection with God.
God created us with that desire, and He yearns to fulfill it in the lives of His people. God gave us the incredible gift of the Bible as a way to reveal His truth: His presence, nature and will to all who come seeking. However, over the years some have reduced the Bible to a list of commands that must be followed to please God—a prescribed list of “motions.” Tirelessly, and with great conviction, countless people exhaust themselves going through the “motions” they believe God expects
God's greatest desire isn't that we would follow all of His rules perfectly. He wants us to know Him, to pursue a relationship with Him that will result in integrity of conduct and character. Don’t settle for going through the motions—God will be pleased if you seek Him today. He promises a new heart to those who do: A new heart that will bring a new way of living.
Today let’s make it our aim to seek God’s way.
Hymn for Today: "Give Me Thy Heart" by Eliza E. Hewitt
1. "Give Me thy heart," says the Father above—
No gift so precious to Him as our love;
Softly He whispers wherever thou art,
"Gratefully trust Me and give Me thy heart."
Refrain:
"Give Me thy heart, give Me thy heart"—
Hear the soft whisper, wherever thou art;
From this dark world He would draw thee apart,
Speaking so tenderly, "Give Me thy heart."
2. "Give Me thy heart," says the Savior of men,
Calling in mercy again and again;
"Trust in Me only, I’ll never depart—
Have I not died for thee? Give Me thy heart."
Refrain:
"Give Me thy heart, give Me thy heart"—
Hear the soft whisper, wherever thou art;
From this dark world He would draw thee apart,
Speaking so tenderly, "Give Me thy heart."
3. "Give Me thy heart," says the Spirit divine;
"All that thou hast to My keeping resign;
Grace more abounding is Mine to impart—
Make full surrender and give Me thy heart."
Refrain:
"Give Me thy heart, give Me thy heart"—
Hear the soft whisper, wherever thou art;
From this dark world He would draw thee apart,
Speaking so tenderly, "Give Me thy heart."
Refrain
Thought for Today:
"Look to me, and be saved,
all the ends of the earth!
For I am God;
there is no other." [Isaiah 45:22].
Please pray:
Please pray:
That many people of Senegal will come to know Yeshua the Messiah and receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
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