And when I wake up,
you are still with me!...Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (vv. 1–18,
23–24 NLT)If you want to grow in intimacy toward God, to increase your
desire for Him, follow David’s example by:
· Inviting Him regularly to speak into your heart
· Being always aware of His presence · Getting “in tune”
with Him
· Committing to His Sovereignty
· Understanding that you are special to Him
· Listening to everything He has to say
· Letting Him restore your soulInvite God to Come Into Your Heart
David is vulnerable with God. He lets Him in. As if opening his
palms to the sky, he welcomes God into the secret places of his
heart with a verbal invitation.
O Lord, you have examined my heart