a pure heart

Tea and LoveLetters

I have never really appreciate the old testament until I started reading the book of Samuel. And I have been so inspired ever since. I love the character of David. He has such a pure heart.  He was not perfect  but his heart was only for God. He seeks the Lord with all his heart and God grant him success in all he does.

Psalm 119:9-16
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? 
By living according to your word. 
I seek you with all my heart; 
do not let me stray from your commands. 
I have hidden your word in my heart 
that I might not sin against you. 
Praise be to you, LORD; 
teach me your decrees. 
With my lips I recount 
all the laws that come from your mouth. 
I rejoice in following your statutes 
as one rejoices in great riches. 
I meditate on your precepts 
and consider your ways. 
I delight in your decrees; 
I will not neglect your word.


It just dawned on me that the Lord does not seek a perfect character, he seeks a pure heart. A heart that put God first above everything else. The world tells us to have success as our goals, David's life teaches me to put God first and the Lord will grant us success in everything that we do. 


Psalm 51:10-12

Create in me a pure heart, O God, 

and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

faith and courage

As I continue my devotion on the book of Samuel, I am really encouraged by the life of David. He was a courageous warrior who fought numerous battles and was forced to live on the run as the jealous King Saul was in pursuit of him. What an intense and traumatic life he had but he never gave up on God. He constantly seek the Lord and trusted in His strength and guidance. He won difficult battles and God protected him from the hands of Saul. David was never resentful against Saul nor did he blamed God for what he had to go through. Instead he love Saul and spared his life even when he had the opportunity to kill him. Eventually Saul killed himself and David became the king of Judah. What a wonderful testimony of great faith, courage and perseverance!

If you are going through difficult "battles" in life whether at your work place, your family situations, health or personal relationships etc, don't be discouraged, the Lord is with you just as He was with David. When we constantly seek our Lord and go to Him for strength and comfort, he will deliver us and help us win victorious "battles" in dire strait situations. Sometimes it takes a bit of patience but the Lord will not disappoint. Difficult situations in our lives helps us built a strong faith and character. 

As we enter this new week I pray that you will find strength and wisdom in God to face life situations. God bless you!