Delighting to Do the Will of the Lord

[[2 Chronicles 7:14]] If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

God makes many promises to His people throughout the Bible. In this particular verse, He says that if His people will humble themselves, pray, seek his face, and turn from their wicked ways, then He WILL hear and forgive. It doesn't say that he'll hear what he wants, might hear, or will only hear rich people. It says He WILL hear ALL of us if we do what he commands. Isn't that exciting? J

I found my new favorite song by accident. I put the words on here not only because I like them, but they're powerful. It's called "I Desire."  What do we desire?  [[Psalm 37:4]] Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. We should only desire things that God would find pleasing, and by delighting ourselves in the Lord, he will provide for us.

[[Psalm 40:8]] I delight to do they will, O my God; yea, thy law is within my heart. How many of us go to church "because our parents make us” or “because it is expected”?  How many of us find it a chore to read the Bible and pray daily? None of us should! We should be delighted to our Savior's will.

“I Desire”

Verse 1Here in this world that you've designed
From the rolling plains to the oceans
Deep and wide
Where are the words that can say what's
In my heart
All that I am is amazed by who you are
ChorusThe one thing I desire
Is just to know you moreTo live a life that moves and breathes
And loves to bring you joy.
So fill me with a fire
That burns away my doubts and all my fears
Into a place where you are all I hear

It's the one thing I desire

To do what you require
Is the one thing I desire

Verse 2
To love when I'd rather turn away
To give when I'm more resigned to take
To reach out a hand to someone who
Feels alone
The way you reached for me
When there seemed to be no hope

Lord, help us to desire pure and holy things…to delight in doing Your will...and to spread Your Word.

Cindi’s email is cindi_lou2010@yahoo.com if you would like to contact her.