A Heart Like David’s

Lately, I’ve been kind of stagnant in my prayer life, burnt out on worship, and just worn down spiritually. Though I’m not able to pinpoint the reason(s) why I feel this way, I recognize that this happens from time to time. Anyone else?

Maybe you’re feeling guilty about a particular sin that has a stronghold on you. Maybe you’re going through a tough season where everything is just overwhelming. Maybe you’re a tad angry with God or with others. Whatever the reason may be, when we experience times like this, it is us who puts the distance between us and God. Not the other way around.

What I’ve found is that, every once in awhile, I need a sort of reset with God. Through these times, even if I feel like I’m just going through the motions, it’s important to just keep going. To keep praying. To keep reading His word. To be persistent in seeking Him.

I am, for the millionth time probably, praying for a renewed spirit. To get back on track in my relationship with God. I will pray this prayer David prayed after sinning against God in adultery with Bathsheba. Though he was highly favored by God, he was human. He, too, needed a renewed spirit and a purified heart.

If you feel the need to pray this prayer, please join me:

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for sticking by me though I have created distance between us. Though I may never understand why I continue to create this distance, please give me a renewed spirit so that I may draw close to you and have you draw close to me. Remind me of the heart I have for you. Help me to once again experience the joy that comes from your saving grace.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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