Almighty, Beautiful Father, You made Yourself known to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, promising them that their descendants would one day live in the promised land. They waited hundreds of years to get there—to enjoy the land of milk and honey. Yet, Your promise never wavered. You fulfilled it.
The path to the promised land was circuitous. Jacob’s son, Joseph, had to endure being sold into slavery by his brothers. But while his brothers meant him harm, You used it for good. You remade Joseph into a kindhearted man that helped thousands of people survive a drought, even his brothers. Joseph showed his brothers love, astonishing them, showing that he held no animosity. And then many years later, Moses led the Israelites into the promised land.
You had a plan for them, and You have a plan for me. It may take a super long time to show itself and my route there may be circuitous, but Your love, Your kindness, Your mercy and strength will hold me until that time. Indeed, You will also hold me in that time, and delight with me, and in me.
Delight … You truly delight in me. That’s such an amazing thing. The Creator and Sustainer of all that is, delights in little ole me and wants to see me delight and get the desires of my heart. In fact, Your Word says “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Yet I must remember that my true purpose and person is rooted in You, for it is from You and for You I was made. I was made to delight in You, to desire You. May I spend time with You. May I seek to include You in my daily activities. May I share with You when I’m happy, giving thanks and celebrating. May I come to when I’m sad, to sit with You in my sadness and receive Your balm. May I share with You my concerns, asking how to deal with them, listening for direction, guidance or a quiet whisper to be patient and wait for You to do Your work. When I’m mad at You, may I tell You so directly—You know it anyway. You love when I’m honest with You, it demonstrates the realness and strength of our relationship.
You are a Beautiful God who loves me and wants the best for me—who wants to enjoy life with me—not be set aside for occasional encounters. May I delight in You daily, while You delight in me always.
In the Faithful and Delight Seeking Name of Jesus I pray.
Amen.
