“David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly. [He] said: ‘Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.
“’But who am I, 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. For 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… I 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. O Lord, God of… our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you. Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, testimonies, and statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision.'” 1 Chronicles 29:10-15,17-19
David, near the end of his life and long reign, was enthralled with the goodness and greatness of his God. Having prepared for the construction of God’s temple, he spontaneously blessed the Lord, which blessed his people. God was high and holy, the giver of all gifts, the One worthy to be praised and served. David acknowledged that he was merely a man and steward of those gifts. Wholly taken with exalting his magnificent Lord, his outflow was prayer that God keep a sense of amazement and accountability forever burning in His children. (Luke 16:11-13)
When we have an expanded perspective of Who God is, the possibilities of what He can do for His people are magnified. Humbling ourselves before Him positions us looking up to the vast array of His holy desire and eternal plans. When this reverent understanding filters our minds while praying, we will tap into divine graces and activities we had not known before.
How committed are we to spending time in worship, then praying for our loved ones, God’s people, the world, ourselves? When we approach God, do we arrogantly enumerate our desires, shaped and limited by worldly thinking, or recited rotely? Or do we adjust perspective, contemplate God’s infinite mercies, majestic victories, abounding generosity, and powerful, wise ways, and shape our prayers accordingly? How can a high view of God renew hope, broaden our requests, and heighten expectations? How can we more effectively pray in ways that exalt the Lord God, seize His will, and inspire and bless his children? Filling our minds with God will fuel our prayers for His purposes and glory.
Lord, transfix my mind with Your majesty and greatness so my prayers reflect and seek Your glorious possibilities.
As the rain and snow 
Amen!
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