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The author of this Psalm, David, is looking forward to a place to connect with God. This idea of the house of the Lord is simply a place to meet with God. It's to go where God can be found and worship and learn from him. It's David's desire for the Lord that leads to his excitement.
Does going to church and being with God's family give you joy? For you is it something to look forward to or not? David was filled with joy because he knew the house of the Lord would be where he could find God.
The church is the same. While it's true that as Christians we have the Holy Spirit living in us, it's also true that there is something special about connecting with God in a community of other disciples. Are you excited to go to church this week? Who could you invite to church?
If possible, find a space outside, maybe a walking trail or back deck. Put yourself in God's creation. Let your focus turn to the beauty and incredible design of how God put the world together.
Then, take a few minutes to pray for your time at church this week. Pray that God speaks to you when you attend. Pray that you can connect with God unhindered. Also, pray for those serving at the church. Pray for the kids' workers, the ushering team, the worship, and the speakers. Pray for people to have open hearts to study the Bible and become disciples!
Lord, I thank you for creating this amazing world. Thank you for giving attention to every detail. Thank you also for creating me. You created me with value, purpose, and meaning. Thank you for helping me to connect with you today!
Psalms 122:1-9
I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 2 Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. 4 That is where the tribes go up—the tribes of the Lord— to praise the name of the Lord according to the statute given to Israel. 5 There stand the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David. 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” 8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.
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