Joel M Bradshaw

14“But who am I [David], and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. 15For we are strangers before you and sojourners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding. 16O LORD our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand and is all your own. 

17I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you. 18O LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you. 19Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision.”–1 Chronicles 29

1. David prayed with personal humility before God.
2. David led his people to maintain that posture regarding God.
3. David recognized the faithful provision of God.
4. David acknowledged what pleases God.
5. David asked God to work in the hearts of his people.
6. David also asked God to provide for Solomon, so that he may do God’s will.
7. What attitude and posture from this prayer can you maintain? What about your own heart regarding the things of God?–JMB