Despite all his failures, the Bible describes David as a man after God’s own heart. He had the
ability to offer up worship that was rooted in a knowledge of the Lord’s unmerited love and favor.
This level of humility is pleasing to God and yet so many believers struggle with it. Even when
we testify about our blessings, pride often finds its way into our proclamations. Before long, we
are boasting about our rights as a ‘King’s kid’ as if the King owes us. Our hearts do not perceive
the awesome wonder of God, as we name and claim our wish lists. But the Bible makes it clear
that we earn none of our blessings. They are all gifted to us by the Creator because of His
goodness—not ours. David had an awareness of God’s grace and mercy—before the Cross. It
filled him with an awe and reverence that gave birth to true worship. We who stand on this side
of Calvary should offer God nothing less.

Dear Father,
You patiently remind us in the Word to give thanks in all things and to remember you for your
many blessings. Please cleanse us of the arrogance that hinders our reverent awe of you and
defiles our worship. Fill our hearts with a humble awareness of your goodness that gives pride
no room to operate in our lives. You are worthy of all praise, glory, and honor. In Jesus’ Name.
Amen.

For Further Study:
Psalm 8:4 / Psalm 138:6
Acts 13:22 / 1 Samuel 13:14
Psalm 107:1 / 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Psalm 103:1-4
Colossians 2:6-7 / 1 Chronicles 29:13
James 1:16-17
Ephesians 2:8-9 / 1 Corinthians 4:7