Day 20: Passionate Church

Daily Devotional

Psalm 27:4

4“One thing have I asked of the Lord,
    that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
    and to inquire in his temple.”

Instead of having a list of prayer requests, David asks God for just one thing. If it’s one thing, then it must be his most important prayer request. Though his life is in danger, the one thing that David asks for is God’s presence. He considers it much more precious than his own life. David wants his heart to be completely submerged in the overwhelming presence of God. God’s presence is where we experience his goodness and beauty. So let us pray this simple yet powerful prayer. Let us wholeheartedly seek God’s presence, and our relationship with him will grow with burning passion.

Weekly Application

Being part of a passionate church is to have a burning desire to live for Christ and to seek His kingdom first. You can do this by taking intentional steps to prioritize your relationship with Jesus. God desires to kindle your heart and renew your mind so begin each day by asking God to give you a hunger for His Word and a zeal for prayer. As you go through the day, keep your eyes fixed on Christ by being intentional about everything that you do. There may be areas of your life that need to be repurposed to reflect the love and glory of our Lord Jesus. Walking with God in this way will prevent you from becoming lukewarm in your devotion and it will cultivate a passion for Christ that will transform your heart and mind.