The Jesus Bible Reading Plan / PERSONAL WORSHIP

The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

Day 280 of 365 PERSONAL WORSHIP The psalmist's affection for God and his great need of God's help combined to become a beautiful example of personal worship. The psalmist approached God, savoring his goodness and power as the answers to his heart's hunger and thirst (Ps 63:5). All through the night, the psalmist privately contemplated and remembered God as his help, protector, advocate and provider (vv. 6 - 8). In a similar way, Jesus had a habit of private prayer. He regularly withdrew from others to commune with God (Mk 1:35). In the theological mystery of the Trinity, God the Son desired behind-the-scenes time with God the Father. He got up very early in the morning to secure intimate moments of worshipful gratitude and submission to the Father's will. In this way, Jesus modeled the importance of approaching God as an individual - above and beyond corporate gatherings of worship. Private prayer, intimate thanksgiving and nonpublic praise are essential disciplines of the Christian life. Jesus, help me to prioritize private prayer. I want to spend time alone with you, talking and listening. Amen. Psalms 63:1-8 NASB 1 O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. 3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You. 4 So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. 5 My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. 6When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches, 7 For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. 8 My soul clings to You;