1 Chron 28- 2 Chron 1 Prayers of Inspiration!!

May 10, 1 Chronicles 28- 2 Chronicles 1

       I love the prayers found in the Bible. I find it interesting to hear the words that others would say as they address the same God I do. In these chapters the prayer of David comes as part of the dedication of the Temple. Here's David's prayer...

“Praise be to you, Lord, the God of our father Israel, 

       from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
      and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, 

      for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;     you are exalted as head over all.
    Wealth and honor come from you;   you are the ruler of all things.
   In your hands are strength and power  to exalt and give strength to all.
 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.

           But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as

              this?

          Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 

                   We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. 

               Our days on earth are like a shadow,without hope. 

           

              Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for

                your Holy Name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you.

              I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. 

                All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent.

                And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here

          

                have given to you.

              Lord, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel,

                keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, 

                and keep their hearts loyal to you.

Which line/s from this prayer is/needs to be your prayer today? 

    

           "Bless the Lord O My soul, all that is within me, bless His holy name"