The Owner Of All Things

David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly:

1 Chronicles 29:10-11

Most of us work long and hard to buy the things we have. It’s all too easy to conclude: “I’ve earned all of this by my own efforts. It’s all mine.” Although King David was one of the richest men of his day—owning gold and silver, and governing the united kingdom of Israel—he didn’t fall into the trap of thinking his possessions were his own. Instead, he reminded himself that everything in the heavens and on the earth belonged to the Lord. That’s why David gave up many of his treasures to build the Lord’s Temple.

Remember how great the Lord is; then pray with an attitude like David’s.

• Dear Lord, everything in the heavens and on earth is yours . . .