July 20th, 2025
Preparing for Worship: The Priority of Loving God
Read: Psalm 27
Key Verse: Psalm 27:4 – “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.”
Context & Explanation:
Psalm 27 is a psalm of David that blends confidence in God with an honest cry for help. Written during a time of personal danger and uncertainty—possibly while fleeing from Saul or facing enemies in battle—David expresses bold trust that God is his light, salvation, and stronghold. His greatest desire is not just safety, but intimacy with God: “One thing I ask… to dwell in the house of the Lord.” This psalm shows that true worship arises not from peaceful
circumstances, but from a heart rooted in God’s presence and love.
Inductive Questions:
Prayer: Lord, You are my greatest desire. Help me to seek You above all else and enter worship with devotion.
Reflection: Today I will prepare to worship by focusing my heart on ___________. I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Read: Psalm 27
Key Verse: Psalm 27:4 – “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.”
Context & Explanation:
Psalm 27 is a psalm of David that blends confidence in God with an honest cry for help. Written during a time of personal danger and uncertainty—possibly while fleeing from Saul or facing enemies in battle—David expresses bold trust that God is his light, salvation, and stronghold. His greatest desire is not just safety, but intimacy with God: “One thing I ask… to dwell in the house of the Lord.” This psalm shows that true worship arises not from peaceful
circumstances, but from a heart rooted in God’s presence and love.
Inductive Questions:
- What does it mean to make dwelling with God your “one thing”?
- How does love for God transform your worship?
- How can you prioritize God's presence today?
Prayer: Lord, You are my greatest desire. Help me to seek You above all else and enter worship with devotion.
Reflection: Today I will prepare to worship by focusing my heart on ___________. I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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