Bible Reading: Ps. 63,64, & 65; Romans 6
“O God, You are my God: early will I seek You: my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land, were no water is” – Ps 63:1 (KJV)
Every believer should pray like David did in this psalm. (1) It describes a deep longing for God – one that can only be satisfied by a close, personal relationship with Him. (2) Those who claim to know God need to examine themselves by asking the following: Do I really have a strong desire for God’s presence and purposes to be the first in my life? Or do I go through life with my focus mainly on temporary or worldly goals or pleasures? Have my personal desires replaced prayer, Bible study and true service to God?
“On my bed I remember you: I think of you through the watches of the night” – Ps 63:6 (NKJV)
Along with Prayer and Bible reading, our thoughts should be centered on God day and night. Remembering God and being aware of His presence must be a constant experience in our lives. When this is true, it will increase our gratitude and faith towards Him and help us submit to Christ’s leadership. It will also make our communication with God more effective and strengthen our relationship with Him. How great it would be if our first thought in the morning and our last thought at night were on God’s love and plan for us.
Prayer: Oh LORD my God grant me a heart after you like Enoch.
Pastor Lawrence Chiazor