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A Prayer for Contentment and Simplicity amidst the Holiday Rush – Your Daily Prayer – December 13

As my heart becomes more aligned with God’s heart, through increased time in praise and His presence, my desires shift to His desires. And I start to see that I already have, or am in the process of unfolding, that which my heart ultimately longs…

A Prayer for Contentment and Simplicity amidst the Holiday Rush
By Keri Eichberger
Bible Reading:
“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
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Delight?No,I’mnotsomuchfeelingit.DiscontentprobablybetterdescribesmymoodmostmorningslatelyifI’mbeingbluntlyhonest.But,“DelightfulLord”werethewordsthatopenedmydailydevotionthatparticularrecentmorning,remindingmeofoneofmyfavoriteverses.Psalm37:4says,“TakedelightintheLord,andhewillgiveyouthedesiresofyourheart.”AndIactuallythinkalotofbelieverslovethisversebecauseofthesuggestionthatGodmightjustgiveuswhatourheartsdesire.Imean,sure,weallwantwhatwewant,right?AndthethoughtthatGodwouldfulfillitforus,we’dsay,“Signmeup!”Amen?But,weoftenneglecttoemphasizedaily–especiallywhenwedo