Kidzablaze Devotions

2 Samuel 7:18-22

18 Then David the king went in and sat before the LORD, and he said, ``Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?

19 ``And yet this was insignificant in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, for You have spoken also of the house of Your servant concerning the distant future. And this is the custom of man, O Lord GOD.

20 ``Again what more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD!

21 ``For the sake of Your word, and according to Your own heart, You have done all this greatness to let Your servant know.

22 ``For this reason You are great, O Lord GOD; for there is none like You, and there is no God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

Second Samuel 7 tells us that David spent time alone with God, offering praise and thanksgiving. He also listened as the Lord revealed truth and offered insight about the future. Because of the things he learned, David was able to set goals and stay aligned with them.

When was the last time you spent time in solitude with the Lord, remaining silent and listening intently for His guidance (Psalm 46:10)? Ask Him to speak to you about His plans, and He will answer.

Are you unsure of how to begin? First, come before the throne of almighty God in prayer with a repentant heart, and express your praise and thanksgiving. Second, spend time each day in His Word, letting Him refine your spiritual eyes. Finally, ask Him for direction in any area of your life. Wait patiently and attentively, knowing that He will give you His wisdom. Most often His guidance is experienced as a prodding or conviction in the heart—it’s a truly priceless experience.

In order to stay on the right path, we should stop, ask, and listen for guidance. And to avoid confusion, we need to check our course frequently. These conversations with the Lord are vital for a thriving and impactful life.